The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Nigerian Football Federation’s (NFF) alleged mismanagement of $25 million in grants from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 2015 and 2025.
This decision follows a motion sponsored by Adedayo Adesola and Felix Nwaeke, highlighting concerns over the NFF’s handling of funds, including a $1.1 million development grant queried by FIFA in 2016.
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh recently accused the NFF of stifling Nigerian football growth through grant misappropriation, citing questionable handling of a $1 million FIFA fund for the 2002 World Cup.
The House notes that NFF officials, including former President Amaju Pinnick, faced public criticism and probes between 2018 and 2019 over alleged fund mismanagement.
A specific concern is the $1.2 million allegedly used to construct Birnin Kebbi Stadium, deemed substandard despite the significant investment.
In contrast, Kenya’s football federation reportedly used a similar grant to build a standard facility.
The House has set up a special investigative committee to review NFF finances from 2015 and will summon NFF leadership to provide financial documents.
