Nigeria football federation (NFF) is not having the best of
time as they faces a possible suspension after being sanction by FIFA for government
interference, Nigeria failed to qualify for 2017 African cup of nation for the
second consecutive time
on a stretch
FIFA has now sent a warning to the federation after a
Nigerian court ruled that former NFF president Amaju Pinnick be replaced by
Chris Giwa.
Under FIFA rules and regulations, the national government is
not allowed to interfere with the federation’s decisions.
Below is a section from FIFA’s letter on the matter. This is
not the first time Nigeria is under hot-water for government interference in
football matters, as the Super Eagles were able to avoid a seven-month ban last
summer for a similar incident, also involving Chris Giwa.
Should FIFA punish the NFF, Nigeria could be banned from
playing in the Olympics this summer.
With the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw set for June, the
Super Eagles could also potentially miss out on their chance to play in Russia.
The decision of the Federal High Court in Jos, if
implemented, would likely be considered as interference in the internal affairs
of the NFF and the case would be brought to the highest authorities of Fifa for
consideration of sanctions, including the suspension of the NFF.
seriously
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