The Football International Federation,  (FIFA), has stirred buzz online following a recent development on its X account.

This development comes amid controversy surrounding allegations of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) misusing football development funds from FIFA.

Details Of The Development

The stadium, inaugurated in 2023, was constructed with FIFA funds as part of a $10 million grant awarded to Nigeria in 2020 for football development.

However, the project has been marred by controversy over allegations of fund misappropriation .

The stadium’s construction was part of FIFA’s ‘Forward Programme’, aimed at providing comprehensive funding and support for football development projects globally.

Meanwhile, NFF has denied allegations of fund mismanagement, stating that all funds from FIFA and CAF are tied to specific projects.

Additionally, Jay Jay Okocha has declared his candidacy for NFF chairmanship.

Meanwhile, NFF has outlined plans to overhaul youth football development in Nigeria, including introducing new programs to identify and nurture young talent.

NFF President,  Ibrahim Gusau expressed concern over the recent decline in the performance of Nigeria’s junior national teams and assured that the federation is working to address the issue.

Meanwhile, the recent development has been met with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.

However, details surrounding the NFF’s recent decision remain unclear.