The football administrators are to
take a large chunk of blame for the descent of the Senior national team
to poor performance.The administrators are not organized to the extent
that rivalry and jostle for positions led to FIFA banning Nigeria for
some time.It is ridiculous that those managing our football cannot read
and understand FIFA statutes.
The NIgerian Football Federation became it's own enemy when it
removed its chairman, Aminu Maigari against FIFA's rule.The FIFA's rule
of non interference by government in football administration is another
topic for another day.Most of the funding for football in developing and underdeveloped nations are provided by the government and yet FIFA bars them from participating in how this fund is utilized.However since
Nigeria knows about this rule before applying to be a member of the world football governing body, we need to
abide by it.
The manner the incumbent president was
removed by a court injunction angered FIFA and words came from Zurich that
Nigeria was banned until we do the right thing.The kangaroo election that
was won by new president compounded the woes of the nation as it was
not recognized by FIFA.The last election held on September 30 and won by
Amiju Pinnick has been accepted by FIFA .All aggrieved parties should
sheath their swords for the good of our football.The disarray in NFF has
done enough damage.We are at the brink of exclusion from Maroc 2015 African Cup of Nations.We
didn't prepare well for the match against Congo. It cost us dearly.

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