Good Times Coming for NFF, Other FAs as FIFA Plans $25m Support from Next Year
Cash-strapped Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other Member Associations (MA) are in for good times as the world football governing body, FIFA, is set to increase their annual funding to
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other Member Associations are poised for improved financial circumstances as FIFA plans to increase their annual funding from $10million to $25million starting next year. FIFA is also expected to enhance their funding to respective confederations, consisting of UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, OFC, and AFC.
This proposal follows FIFA President Gianni Infantino's request for more money for member associations and his subsequent discussions with confederation leaders. The plan will be deliberated by the FIFA Council, and if approved, it will undergo a consultation process before final approval at the FIFA Congress in March, coinciding with the election of the president.
Additionally, a proposal to modify the disciplinary code is being considered to prevent a repetition of the Folarin Balogun situation, where the US striker received an automatic one-match ban suspension after a red card.
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