Lawmaker Slams Delay in Probe into $25m FIFA-CAF Grants to NFF

A lawmaker is criticizing the delay in investigating $25m FIFA-CAF grants given to Nigeria's football federation, nearly two months after a probe was initially authorized.

A Nigerian lawmaker has criticized a delay in the investigation into $25m FIFA-CAF grants given to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), over two months after the probe was initially resolved by the House of Representatives. The grants were meant for football development in the country but no details on how they were utilized remain available. The lawmaker's comment comes amid growing concerns over transparency and accountability within the NFF. An exact timeline for the completion of the investigation has yet to be announced.