NFF Normalisation Committee: FIFA keeps Nigeria waiting

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting clarification from FIFA following Thursday’s FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, amid expectations that the country’s football leadership crisis would be on the front burner.
The FIFA Council held its 37th meeting on October 15, 2026, with discussions covering football development funding, governance reforms and disciplinary procedures.
However, FIFA’s published statement on the meeting did not confirm whether the Council approved the proposed Normalisation Committee for Nigeria.
The absence of a public announcement does not necessarily mean Nigeria’s situation was not discussed behind closed doors.
Among the key dev...