The world football governing body, FIFA, has stated that it is yet to reach a decision on the future of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the resignation of its president, Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and other members of the Executive Committee.
In a letter addressed to the Deputy General Secretary of the NFF, Emmanuel Ikpeme, and signed by FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer, Elkhan Mammadov, FIFA, alongside the Confederation of African Football (CAF), said they are currently assessing the legal, governance, administrative and electoral implications of the developments within the NFF.
“This assessment requires a careful review of the relevant facts, the applicable NFF regulatory framework and the positions communicated by the various stakeholders concerned. At this stage, FIFA and CAF have not reached any conclusions regarding the matters under review and no determination has been made with respect to any potential next steps,” the statement read.
As part of the process, FIFA and CAF will conduct a joint assessment mission to Abuja at the earliest possible opportunity. The delegation will meet with the NFF administration, members of the Congress, the NFF electoral bodies, and the National Sports Commission.
The mission will allow FIFA and CAF to better understand the circumstances surrounding the recent developments within the NFF, the views of the various stakeholders, and any issues that may require further consideration under the applicable FIFA, CAF and NFF regulatory framework.
FIFA and CAF have also requested that the ongoing electoral process be suspended and that no further steps or decisions be taken in connection with that process until further notice.