NFF DEBUNKS FAKE FIFA LETTER, CONFIRMS ACCEPTANCE OF FORMER OFFICIALS’ RESIGNATIONS

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said on Tuesday that FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of its former principal officers and Executive Committee members.

The federation made the clarification in a statement after a purported FIFA letter began circulating in sections of the Nigerian media, claiming the world football governing body had raised concerns over the leadership changes.

The NFF described the letter as “totally fake” and said FIFA had already accepted the resignations of the former officials.

This clarification came as a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko met FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other officials at FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday.

The NFF said the meeting was aimed at advancing comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football, with FIFA, CAF, the NSC and the NFF administration working on a roadmap in line with relevant rules and statutes.

The federation therefore urged the public to disregard the purported FIFA letter, insisting that the ongoing engagement is focused on finding a structured and stable path for the future of Nigerian football.