FIFA, CAF begin assessment of NFF crisis

FIFA and CAF officials have begun evaluating the legal, governance, administrative, and electoral implications of the ongoing crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The assessment, which took place on Monday in Abuja, involved a meeting between FIFA and CAF representatives and members of the NFF’s federating units.

The NFF’s mass resignation of key officials, including President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, on August 27, has raised concerns over the performances of Nigeria’s national and youth teams, particularly their failure to qualify for the World Cups. The delegation, comprised of Ahmed Harraz, Rolf Tanner, El Hadj Wack Diop, and Nnaemeka Olu, will examine various aspects of the federation’s governance, including the NFF statutes, electoral process, and the government’s role in the federation’s affairs.

The goal of the assessment is to establish a lawful and acceptable route back to a functioning NFF Congress and find a lasting solution to the leadership crisis that has generated controversy around election periods. FIFA has emphasized that no decision has been reached yet, and the assessment's outcome will determine any recommendations or proposals to be submitted to FIFA and CAF decision-making bodies.

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