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FIFA Keeps Nigeria Waiting

FIFA held its council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting covered football development funding and governance reforms.

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FIFA met to discuss football development and governance reforms.

Nigeria's football leadership crisis was expected to be discussed, but no clarification was given. A Normalisation Committee is one option to manage the crisis.

FIFA also announced plans to increase football development investment. The investment will cover its member associations and confederations.

Nigerian football stakeholders are waiting for official clarification on the Normalisation Committee. The clarification is needed to restore elected leadership to the NFF.

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