NFF Refutes Reports Demanding Infantino’s Resignation

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has vehemently denied circulating reports that it has called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The NFF issued a clear statement on its official X handle, formerly Twitter, refuting the claims as "outright falsehood" and urging the public to disregard them.

This denial comes at a time when Infantino is facing heightened global scrutiny over his leadership. The controversy stems from a now-abandoned proposal to sell minority stakes in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Infantino had reportedly pushed forward with plans to establish a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) without consulting a majority of FIFA's member associations.

Reports suggest Infantino was prepared to offer each member association up to $40 million to secure their support for the proposal before a September 19 deadline. The plan aimed to allow private investors a role in running major FIFA sporting events. The lack of broad consultation and the nature of the proposed deal have drawn significant criticism and pressure on Infantino's leadership.

The NFF's explicit refutation serves to clarify its position amidst the ongoing debate surrounding FIFA's commercial strategies and governance. The federation's statement emphasizes its commitment to factual reporting and aims to counter misinformation circulating on social media.

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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.