The House of Representatives has begun a probe into the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), over alleged misuse of FIFA and CAF funds.
This follows allegations of mismanagement of development grants received from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 2015 and 2025.
This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Adedayo Samuel Adesola and co-sponsored by Hon. Nwaeke Felix Uche.
He expressed concern over reports of poor financial accountability and dwindling football development despite substantial international funding support.
Presenting the motion, Adesola noted that the NFF had received millions of dollars in grants and sponsorships from FIFA and CAF over the years to support grassroots football, infrastructure, and administrative reforms.
However, he lamented that Nigerian football had yet to reflect the expected growth such funding should have delivered.
He recalled past audit queries and investigations into the NFF’s financial operations, including FIFA’s 2016 audit that raised concerns about the management of development grants, as well as subsequent domestic probes by anti-corruption agencies.
Adesola cited public concerns about the use of funds for various projects, including the construction of the Birnin Kebbi Stadium, which he said did not appear to reflect the scale of investment reportedly made.
“The state of our football infrastructure and the recurrent controversies around funding demand urgent attention,” he said.
“We must ensure that every kobo meant for sports development is properly accounted for and used for the purpose intended.”
