The Digest:
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is embroiled in renewed allegations of financial misconduct concerning FIFA development grants. According to a report, the controversy was ignited after FIFA itself showcased the $1.19 million Birnin Kebbi Mini Stadium, a project widely criticized for its substandard quality, prompting a public outcry over the body's financial transparency.
Key Points:
- The NFF faces allegations of misusing millions in FIFA and CAF development grants.
- Public outrage followed FIFA's promotion of the criticized Kebbi stadium project.
- A sports analyst confirmed $25 million in FIFA funds to Nigeria over the past decade.
- The NFF maintains all funds are properly allocated and audited annually.
- Critics point to a lack of visible, completed football infrastructure projects.
- The body released a statement defending its financial management.
- The scandal revives historical claims, including one from Sunday Oliseh about unpaid 2002 World Cup bonuses.
Sources: Score Nigeria
