FIFA suspends Nigeria

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided Wednesday to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of government interference. Article 13, par. 1 and article 17, par. 1 of the FIFA Statutes oblige member associations to manage their affairs independently and with no influence from third parties.

The decision follows a letter sent by FIFA to the NFF on 4 July, in which it expressed its great concern after the NFF was served with court proceedings and consequently an order preventing the president of the NFF, the NFF Executive Committee members and the NFF Congress from running the affairs of Nigerian football was granted by a High Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The said court order compelled the Nigerian Minister of Sports, Tamino Danagogo to appoint a senior member of the civil service to manage the NFF until the matter was heard in court, without giving any date for such a hearing. The authorities then appointed a person who decided to convene an extraordinary general assembly on 5 July 2014. This extraordinary general assembly was convened in violation of the NFF statutes.

Originally, an elective congress had been planned by the NFF to take place on 26 August 2014.

The suspension will be lifted once the court actions have been withdrawn and the properly elected NFF Executive Committee, the NFF general assembly and the NFF administration are able to work without any interference in their affairs.

As a result of this decision, no team from Nigeria of any sort (including clubs) can have any international sporting contact (art. 14 par. 3 of the FIFA Statutes). During the period of suspension, the NFF may not be represented in any regional, continental or international competitions, including at club level, or in friendly matches.

The most immediate effect is that Nigeria will not be entitled to participate in the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (5-24 August 2014) should the suspension not be lifted by 15 July 2014.

In addition, neither the NFF nor any of its members or officials may benefit from any FIFA or CAF development programmes, courses or training during the suspension period.

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/07/09/fifa-suspends-nigeria-with-immediate-effect/

hmmm

Fu#k it!!!

good...as long as the ban will make mikel obi, reuben gabriel, and the fake superstars of nigeriann team not to ever enter the national team again. No wahala

mencade5: good...as long as the ban will make mikel obi, reuben gabriel, and the fake superstars of nigeriann team not to ever enter the national team again. No wahala

Good evening. long time

farano: Good evening

good evening

farano: Good evening. long time

yea its quite a long time.

FIFA suspension is too light. . Why not ban. . BashMe

Prowizy2: FIFA suspension is too light. . Why not ban. . BashMe

true...me i dont just want that snail in our team. (mikel)

Good development...if they lyk make dem ban us 4 lyf

mencade5: true...me i dont just want that snail in our team. (mikel)

The whole team needs revolution. . I mean from the chairman to the least player

Hmmmm. This is just a break, was thinking they will give us a long ban.

Lets not forget we are all nigerian and should not celebrate the downfall of ourselves

farano: Good evening. long time

You people saying goodnews need ur head re-examined. U people are d real enemies of Nigerian football.
Do u know our U17 team is scheduled to play DR Congo in U17 WC qualifiers next weekend? Do u know our Falconets have travelled to Canada where dey will take part in FIFA U20 WC?

I pray our chalk brained authorities do d needful and get FIFA to reverse the ban.

Haba was Nigeria the only country dat had a disappointing WC ounting?
Going by our reactions in Nigeria, English, Spanish and Italian fans should have murdered all their players and officials by now.

The other day some Nigerians were happy that France beat Nigeria. I don't understand these people.

One of d reasons y Nigerian Football won't develop is because of Govt interference, nice one FIFA

So the champions of Africa will not participate in the next CAF championships? That may be a little awkward FIFA...

Look here Blatter, our federation officials are involved in corruption indictments and other charges, are you saying that because they are FIFA officials, they are above our national law and should not be tried?

Nawa o

Fvck!!! FIFA 100 times. Corrupt set of old men,
let's put our house in other first.
I pray that former Abia state Governor will contest for NFF chairman as being rumoured. "Orji Uzo kalu\" will make good things happen in Nigeria Football.

Ope o

Syenite: You people saying goodnews need ur head re-examined. U people are d real enemies of Nigerian football.
Do u know our U17 team is scheduled to play DR Congo in U17 WC qualifiers next weekend? Do u know our Falconets have travelled to Canada where dey will take part in FIFA U20 WC?

I pray our chalk brained authorities do d needful and get FIFA to reverse the ban.

Haba was Nigeria the only country dat had a disappointing WC ounting?
Going by our reactions in Nigeria, English, Spanish and Italian fans should have murdered all their players and officials by now.

Every member of FIFA understands the rules and guidelines as regards to government interference with football related activities and Nigeria is no exception, until NFF/ Sports administration in Nigeria become financially independent these issues would remain prevalent..

Is the suspension indefinite

Other teams are winning 7-1, ours are getting banned!!! Naija, I hail ooOOOoooOOoOO!!!

sgs

festyjay: Lets not forget we are all nigerian and should not celebrate the downfall of ourselves

Wetin I do o

hmmm

ok

Prowizy2: It's a good news and a welcomed development. . How many years please? 10-bottles of big Heineken for FIFA President head'

As in, make we break am for im head or wat

Brazil should be suspended too for allowing such defeat on their soil