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How NFF Received N3b In Two Years From FG – Investigation Reveals

Published

3 years ago

July 5, 2022

BSN

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have received Two Billion, nine hundred and ninety-four Million naira (N2, 994, 000, 000) from the Federal Government (FG) in the last two years, BSN Sports can authoritatively report.

An Independent investigation in review of the last two years, by BSN Sports also uncovered that the FG through Ministry of Finance released Seven hundred and fifty Million (N750m) in April 2021, with another seven hundred forty four Million (N744,000,000) in August, and also another One billion and Five hundred Million naira (N1,500,000,000) in February, 2022. This means that the Federal Government has released Two billion, nine hundred and-four Million naira (N2,994,000,000) paid directly into the NFF account in the last 15 months.

Upon asking, meanwhile, the country’s football body under the leadership of President Amaju Pinnick often claimed that there is no money in their coffers, hence the offering of the triumphant Golden Eaglets players, who conquered the West African Football Union WAFU B U17 Championship a paltry forty thousand Naira (N40,000) each.

Inspite of its financial support, Pinnick led board never came out to acknowledge the Federal Government as he had over time, boasted to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino about raising funds to run the affairs of the federation and the national teams assignments from internally generated sponsorship funds.

Under the soon expiring two-time reign of Pinnick as NFF President, the Super Eagles for the first time failed to qualify to defend the title they won in 2013. The three-time African champions could not pick the ticket for the African Nations Cup in 2015 and 2017 finals.

Recently, the Super Falcons also recorded a back-to-back failure in pursuit of an Olympic qualification tickets (2016 & 2020) and early this year, the Super Eagles were knocked out in the Round of 16 of AFCON 2020 for the first time since 1982. This followed by failure to pick the World Cup ticket on March 29, 2022.

Pinnick’s almost eight-year tenure has been enveloped with series of failures, firstly being the only NFF President where all national teams had failed to qualify for major tournaments.

Since announcing his desires not seek a third term in office, the Warri-born football administrator has turned around to lick his spit as he makes desperate move to remain in office to ground Nigerian football that had struggle for his survival in the last eight years after being re-elected in 2018.

BSN Sports further gathered that, in his desperation to stay put, he has sent top Sports administrators and three different governors to beg the sports minister to back his third term bid.

Consequently, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Sports had ordered Pinnick to make sure that the NFF Elective Congress holds in September to pave way for the new board to steer the ship of the game in the next four years.

This development has infuriated the FIFA Council member, whose plots to stage a comeback received cold shoulder from the Ministry and has since resulted in blackmailing the Federal Government and the Minister of Sports.

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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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13 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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