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Fact-finding committee blames NFF Congress for Nigeria's football woes

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  • A fact-finding committee established by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has submitted its report, highlighting issues within the NFF Congress.
  • The committee, led by Fanny Amun, found that the NFF Congress has resisted government efforts to modernize its structure and include new ideas.
  • The report also addressed the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the Women's World Cup, finding no evidence of player influence on team selection.

A fact-finding committee established by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has submitted a report that places blame on the NFF Congress for the country's footballing struggles. The committee, led by Fanny Amun, a former Golden Eaglets coach, found that the Congress has consistently defied government attempts to reform and expand its membership.

The alleged refusal of the NFF Congress to effect necessary, achievable and workable model of the statutes to accommodate everybody that will liberate the federation despite the requests from the three Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

— Fanny Amun’s Fact-finding CommitteeThe committee identified this refusal as the crux of the matter militating against the progress of football in the country.

The report states that the NFF Congress's refusal to adopt a workable model for its statutes, despite requests from three Nigerian presidents, is the core issue hindering football's progress. This close-knit body, dominated by state FA chairmen who often act as rubber stamps for the current leadership, has resisted moves to incorporate individuals capable of bringing fresh perspectives.

Players were all cooperating with each other, there was no influence of individual players on team selection.

— Fanny Amun’s Fact-finding CommitteeThe committee stated this in its report regarding the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the Women's World Cup.

The committee recommended that NFF Congress members should be knowledgeable and credible, proposing a limit of two terms in office. Regarding the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the Women's World Cup, the committee found no evidence that individual players influenced team selection. It also clarified that player Ashleigh Plumptre was excluded due to a confirmed injury requiring surgery, a fact verified by both Nigerian and club doctors.

Plumptre who was an integral part of the Super Falcons underwent surgery and was not fit to play.

— Fanny Amun’s Fact-finding CommitteeThe committee explained the reason for Ashleigh Plumptre's exclusion from the WAFCON 2026 squad.

However, the committee also expressed dismay over the unrestricted access to national team camps, noting that some officials infiltrated the camps at will. The committee's findings have raised more questions than answers, leaving the federation to grapple with the implications of the report.

didn’t agree with the whole process of how some officials infiltrated the camp at will.

— Fanny Amun’s Fact-finding CommitteeThe committee expressed dismay at the free access to national team camps.
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