FIFA Funds
Nigerian sports leaders debate FIFA funds management amid House probe
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Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Alhaji Gara Gombe has accused the Nigeria Football Federation of longstanding financial mismanagement of FIFA and CAF funds since 1986, urging an expanded investigation beyond the House of Representatives' current focus on $25 million from 2015 to 2025. National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko defended the federation by clarifying that FIFA directly managed a controversial $1.2 million mini-stadium project in Birnin Kebbi without NFF involvement in the funds. The debate highlights ongoing scrutiny of sports funding accountability in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a statement denying social media claims that it receives millions of dollars in unrestricted funds from FIFA and CAF. The federation emphasized that all such monies are allocated for specific projects and undergo regular audits by both governing bodies. This clarification addresses misinformation about the nature of these funds.