Just as the reality of the world
wide ban slammed on Nigeria by FIFA is sinking in, the National Sports
Commission has claimed that the suspension order was not a reflection of the
event that led to the removal of the Aminu Maigari led board of the Nigeria
Football Federation.
The NSC said in press statement
yesterday, that government did not in anyway interfere in the process that
brought down the NFF board and thus it was wrong for FIFA to assume such.
“The NSC has received the news of the
suspension of the NFF by FIFA on the grounds of an alleged court order which
the world football body has interpreted as government interference in the
affairs of the football house.
“The said court action brought
against the NFF followed an internal crisis within the football family and has
nothing to do with government.
“While FIFA has stated that unless
the court action is withdrawn, the suspension of the NFF will not be lifted, it
is pertinent to state that neither the NSC nor government is involved in the
court process.”
The NSC added that it believes the
ban is “a procedural practice by FIFA each time it feels that there is an
alleged interference by government”.
According to the release the NFF
has sent documents to show that the general assembly was held according to FIFA
statutes and so the vote to remove the board at that meeting should stand.
“ Nigerians should remain calm as
efforts are being made to ensure that the suspension is lifted as soon as
possible; as appropriate represen-tation has been made to FIFA to present the
true situation of the crisis within the football family.
SOURCE: vanguardngr.com
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