Udume Ulor Slams CRSFA Over Two-Year Ban, Threatens Legal Action

Udume Ulor Slams CRSFA Over Two-Year Ban, Threatens Legal Action

Precious Oham

Tensions continue to rise in Cross River football as Udume Aloy Ulor, head coach of May & Frank FC, has vehemently condemned a two-year suspension issued by the Cross River State Football Association (CRSFA), describing it as a smear campaign based on falsehoods, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Making his statement on the Nationwide League One (NLO) Club Owners Association platform, Ulor expressed outrage at what he called an “unjust, unfounded, and reputation-damaging” decision by the state FA.

"I have carefully followed all the trends across the just concluded NLO league, including our Calabar centre, and I must say this is a shame to Nigerian football. I feel pity for our young football talents. How will they grow in a corrupt system like this?” he asked.

Ulor revealed that he was summoned by CRSFA and questioned without prior notification of any wrongdoing. When he declined to speak—citing a lack of authorization from his club—he was later stunned to hear that a two-year ban had been placed on him.

 "I never admitted to any offence. I told them clearly that I was not authorized by my club to speak, so I didn’t. Then I suddenly saw a notice banning me for two years and falsely claiming I admitted guilt,” he explained.

He further questioned the motives behind the FA's action, alleging it was a move to distract attention from ongoing match-fixing investigations already before the NFF Disciplinary Committee.

 "Why didn’t CRSFA raise the issue of match manipulation during the league? Why now? There is a pending case involving some teams at our centre, and instead of addressing that, they’re using me as a scapegoat,” he said.

Ulor did not mince words about his next steps, warning the FA to stop “dragging his name through the mud” and vowing to seek legal redress.

"Hit FM Calabar broadcast the ban. That is character assassination. I will not take this lightly. Mr. Talabi and CRSFA must stop scandalizing me or face legal action. Enough is enough,” he declared.

The NLO Club Owners platform has since been abuzz with reactions from other club managers and stakeholders, many calling for a transparent review of the matter and urging the NFF to ensure justice prevails.