Global Football Body’s Social Media Move Seen as Silent Accusation Against NFF Over Incomplete Project
A simple social media update from world football’s governing body has sparked major controversy in Nigeria. FIFA triggered a firestorm of criticism after using a photo of the incomplete Birnin Kebbi Stadium as its official X banner, throwing the spotlight on alleged financial mismanagement in Nigerian football.
The image of the partially-built facility, funded through the FIFA/NFF partnership, quickly went viral, with many interpreting it as a silent accusation against the Nigeria Football Federation. The timing proved particularly sensitive, coming amid renewed allegations from football critic Chinedu Mobike that $1.2 million meant for stadium projects in Kebbi and Delta State had been mishandled.
The NFF has strongly denied any wrongdoing, stating that all FIFA and CAF funds are properly allocated to specific projects and undergo regular auditing. However, FIFA’s decision to feature the unfinished stadium has undermined these assurances in the public eye, with many Nigerians viewing it as a deliberate embarrassment for the country’s football administration.
While some have defended FIFA’s move as merely highlighting a development project, most see it as a clear message about accountability issues within the NFF. The Birnin Kebbi stadium, reportedly costing $1.18 million and inaugurated in 2023, has now become the center of a growing scandal rather than a symbol of progress. FIFA has yet to comment on the motivation behind its social media post.
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