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NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignation

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports that it called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's resignation.
  • The NFF stated on its official X account that the reports are "outright falsehood" and should be disregarded.
  • The clarification comes amid scrutiny of Infantino's leadership following a controversial proposal regarding World Cup commercial rights.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially debunked social media claims that it demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a notice posted on its official X account, formerly Twitter, the NFF declared, "Contrary to reports, especially on social media, #thenff has never asked and is not asking for #FIFAcom President, Mr. Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA PRESIDENT. This is outright falsehood. Kindly disregard."

Contrary to reports, especially on social media, #thenff has never asked and is not asking for #FIFAcom President, Mr. Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA PRESIDENT. This is outright falsehood. Kindly disregard.

— Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)Denying reports that the NFF called for FIFA President Infantino's resignation.

This clarification emerges amidst significant global scrutiny of Infantino's leadership. The controversy stems from a now-abandoned proposal that involved selling commercial rights linked to the World Cup. While several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly called for Infantino's resignation, other bodies and the Confederation of African Football have reaffirmed their support for him.

Nobody expected you to, afterall you are NFF. Whatever Infantino has done is child’s play compared to the… here in Nigeria. Stylishly using a debunk tactics to endorse.

— #WallyTTweetsA Nigerian social media user expressing skepticism about the NFF's statement.

Nigerian football fans reacted swiftly to the NFF's statement on X, with many expressing skepticism about the federation's motives. Users like #HenryIkwunemere and #WallyTTweets suggested the NFF would align with Infantino regardless, with one user commenting, "Nobody expected you to, afterall you are NFF. Whatever Infantino has done is child’s play compared to the… here in Nigeria. Stylishly using a debunk tactics to endorse."

We would never believe any report that implies you were noble in the first place, no need for this rejoinder.

— #SantosTHEBOSSAnother social media user questioning the NFF's credibility.

Other comments, such as from #SantosTHEBOSS and #Dann_10, questioned the NFF's integrity and accused them of "twerking for Infantino." User #oviomeze simply noted, "If you did otherwise we’d be shocked," implying a lack of surprise at the NFF's supportive stance.

See how you’re… twerking for Infantino, just so he can notice your….

— #Dann_10A social media user accusing the NFF of seeking favor with Infantino.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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