The Digest:
An exclusive report alleges a national team coach was gifted a car worth ₦100 million to include a specific player in a final squad for a major tournament. According to a source from SCORENigeria, this "cash-and-carry" system has organized rackets that explain recent poor team performances.
Key Points:
- A top agent allegedly gifted the vehicle to influence squad selection.
- The player in question reportedly became the coach's "favourite in camp."
- Sources claim "a lot of money changed hands" for player selection and playing time.
- This alleged racket is linked to the team's failure at a recent tournament.
- The NFF technical committee has recently recommended sacking several coaches.
- The expose emerges amid calls for a probe into football corruption.
- A nationwide protest against sports corruption is planned for November 17.
Sources: SCORE Nigeria
