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FIFA BAN: Nigeria Government Says It Only Recognizes Amaju Pinnick As NFF President

The Nigerian Government has responded over the Nigeria Football Federation saga, where it stated that it officially recognizes Amaju Pinnick, as Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President.

The Media aide to the Vice President, Laolu Akande in his twitter handle, tweeted thus that

“The FG has already conveyed to FIFA its firm position recognizing Amaju Pinnick-led NFF as the current & only NFF Exco. Govt will also continue to work with all relevant stakeholders involved to resolve dispute in a timely manner. FG is upholding NFF treaty obligations to FIFA.”

It would be recalled the FIFA had earlier given the NFF until August 20 to sort out their issues of face its ban.

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