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Revealed: After Rakes in N1.2billion Without Football Activities, NFF Claims It Broke

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5 years ago

August 7, 2020

President, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has said that the federation needs more money to execute the upcoming programs of the Super Eagles, Falconets, and Flamingos, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Speaking on TVC on Wednesday, Pinnick added that the federation has already requested for the financial support from the Federal Government.

“Then, on our part, we also wrote to government requesting f government can, like what they did in Senegal if the government can add $500,000 to $1m to it (FIFA and CAF funds)

“And we are thinking of opening a camp sometime in September for the Super Eagles in Austria where they are expected to play two friendly matches. We also need funds for that as well.”

An independent investigation revealed that the NFF has received over One billion and two hundred and eighteen million nairas (N1,218,000,000) in 2020 when the national team have been involved in only one international match – the Flamingos World Cup cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

While wondering how the NFF has spent funds received from FIFA, CAF, sponsors as well as the federal government, a Nigerian journalist based in Canada, Adewale Ajayi asked the federation to stop deceiving Nigerians that they are broke.

“The Nigeria football federation has gone about with their usual campaign of no money, we are broke, we need to restrategize if we must meet up with the demands of running football in Nigeria. All these they have done successfully to keep stakeholders off their necks while a few individuals enjoy the benefits in silence.

“NSM Media investigation has unearthed some hidden facts that expose the NFF as not being broke but indeed very buoyant. Between January and June of 2020, the NFF under the leadership of Amaju Melvin Pinnick has raked in over 600 Million Naira from various sources our investigations have revealed.

Below is a breakdown of all the monies recieved by the NFF in the last few months

FIFA GRANTS
500,000 DOLLARS IN TWO INSTALLMENTS TOTALLING 1,000,000 DOLLARS= CONVERTED TO NAIRA =360,000,000 NAIRA

COCA COLA SPONSORSHIP 2020-
800,000 DOLLARS = CONVERTED TO NAIRA =28,000,000

GOVERNMENT ALLOCATIONS CAME IN THREE FOLDS OF 90,000,000
70,000,000, and 50,000,000=
TOTAL= 210,000,000 NAIRA

CAF ALLOCATION OF 250,000,000 DOLLARS. CONVERTED TO NAIRA
= 9,000,000 Naira

FIFA 750,000 DOLLARS FOR SUPER FALCONS PARTICIPATION AT THE WORLD CUP = 27,000,000

BREAKDOWN

FIFA GRANTS==360,000,000
COCA COLA=== 28,000,000
FED GOVT ==210,000,000
CAF == 9,000,000
FALCONS == 27,000,000

TOTAL === 1,218,000,000

Now, is the NFF truly broke? He asked.

In a year that may not see any potential football activity, what will the NFF be doing with all these monies?

It is important to state here that, the Federal Government Allocations came in 3 trenches and all monies were received between May and June this year.

This is happening at a time that the NFF is planning to cut down on expenses by reducing the number of competitions that Nigeria will be taking part in, in the years ahead. The federation announced pulling out in all Beach Soccer competition as well as cancellation of bonuses and allowances for all age-grade national teams.

The NFF is also planning to cut down on the number of the backroom staff in the various National teams as they look forward to the bitting effect of the Corona Virus pandemic on the economy.

NSM MEDIA further scooped that there are still other monies being expected from FIFA and CAF to help the various National associations cushion the effect of the pandemic in the coming months

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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