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Nigeria's NFF Denies Allegations of Government Interference from FIFA'

Nigeria's NFF Denies Allegations of Government Interference from FIFA'

Nigeria's Nigeria Football Federation has denied receiving a letter from FIFA demanding clarification on alleged government interference in the country's football affairs, as the national delegation meets with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports that FIFA demanded clarification over alleged government interference in its affairs, after a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino was held. The NFF stated that no such letter from FIFA was received. Infantino's delegation met with the NFF to discuss various football-related matters. No further details on the agenda of the meeting were disclosed.

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