- by Niyi Busari ,
- Jan 09, 2019
What Is Happening To NFF Now Is Child's Play, More Revelation This Week - NANF
By Niyi Busari
National Association of Nigeria Footballers, NANF has described the Nigeria Football Federation recent face-off with Special Presidential Investigative Panel as child's play, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
NANF president, Mr. Harrison Jalla said that top NFF officials will be invited this week by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to clear their names on fresh alleged corruption and fraud perpetrated by the nation's football governing officials in the last five years. Harrison added that evidence has been submitted to the anti-graft body adding that invitation will be extended to the officials.
The Union president added that in a deliberate attempt to sanitise Nigeria Football, the body has also submitted three bundles of complaints before FIFA Independent Adjudicatory Chambers.
In a letter dated 11th January, 2019 the Players Union said that the corruption allegation leveled against the top officials of the NFF as well as their failure to appear before Special Presidential Investigative Panel is a tip of the iceberg by the time investigation of the officials of the anti-graft agency start this week.
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The statement reads in parts; "That what is currently trending on NFF corruption is a tip of the iceberg, more chilling and revelations will be coming out next week."
The Union also warned FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Secretary, Fatima Samoura to desist from from shielding NFF President, Amaju Pinnick from facing justice in Nigeria.
"Let me assure Nigerians that any attempt by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Secretary, Fatima Samoura to shield and protect, Amaju Pinnick, he himself (Gianni Infantino and Fatima Samoura) will be consumed by the fire."
"NANF as an apostle of good governance in Nigeria football made a through research and detailed investigation on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, submitted petitions and evidence to anti-graft agencies as well as world football governing body."
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