EFCC, ICPC, Investigating NFF over N12Bn Released by FG for Players’ Allowances, Bonuses
Duro Ikhazuagbe with agency report The malfeasance in the administration of football in Nigeria has come to a head as the country’s anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the use of N12 billion in federal funds allocated for players' allowances, bonuses, and coaches' salaries. The two agencies are probing the utilization of the Federal Government Intervention Fund, which was released to address the backlog of payments.
The NFF has admitted to being under investigation, citing a letter from the General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, to the legal counsel of Cromwell & Okeke. The performance of Nigerian national teams, including the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, has suffered due to the lack of adequate funding, leading to their failure in qualifying for recent World Cups and the Women Africa Cup of Nations.
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