Nigeria Football Reforms: FIFA, CAF Yet to Reach Decision Despite Abuja Talks

FIFA and CAF have clarified that no final decision has been reached on the proposed reforms to Nigeria’s football administration, contradicting earlier reports of an agreement following high-level discussions in Abuja.

The clarification came after reports claimed that FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC), represented by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade, had reached an understanding on the proposed changes to the country’s football system.

In an email dated 7 September to Barrister Emmanuel Ikpeme, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov said FIFA and CAF were still examining the situation surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

“FIFA and CAF are currently assessing the legal, governance, administrative and electoral implications arising from the current circumstances within the NFF. This assessment requires a careful review of the relevant facts, the applicable NFF regulatory framework and the positions communicated by the various stakeholders concerned,” Mammadov said.

He added: “At this stage, FIFA and CAF have not reached any conclusions regarding the matters under review and no determination has been made with respect to any potential next steps.”

The latest communication suggests that the international football bodies are still in the assessment stage, with no agreement or formal decision yet announced on the proposed Nigerian football reforms.

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