Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed experiences claiming he’s taken with turning into chairman of the Nigeria Soccer Affiliation (NFA) now known as the Nigeria Soccer Fedration (NFF). He described the tales as “faux information” unfold by unknown blogs.
In a put up on his verified X web page on Thursday, Mr Fani-Kayode stated he has by no means proven curiosity in soccer or its management and requested the general public to disregard the rumours.
“It has been delivered to my consideration that faux qoutes are being attributed to me by varied unknown blogs claiming that I’ve an curiosity in being Chairman of the NFA and that I’ve now determined to step down from the race to assist another person,” he wrote.
“That is all faux information. I do know nothing concerning the NFA, I’ve no real interest in the NFA or who leads it, I’ve no real interest in soccer and fortunately I’ve not been approached or nominated for such a place by anybody and if I had I might have respectfully declined.
“I’m not a footballer and I couldn’t care much less who the NFA Chairman is or can be.
“The entire thing is deeply insulting and I urge the 419 and prison blogs which might be attributing these quotes to me and arising with such faux tales to desist from doing so and depart me out of their mess.
“I additionally urge members of the general public to disregard their garbage. It’s good quaint faux information and as it’s with all faux information they’ve a hidden agenda.
“Any quote or story that doesn’t emanate from my web site (femifanikayode.org), my verified X deal with (@realffk) or my verified Fb and Instagram pages will not be from me.
“Something exterior of those platforms are FAKE and I urge members of the general public to learn such experiences with warning.”
Mr Fani-Kayode, who as soon as served as Minister of Tradition and Tourism and later as Minister of Aviation is thought for his political commentary and authorized background. He has not been concerned in sports activities administration at any level in his profession.
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The denial comes at a time when the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the physique in command of soccer within the nation, is beneath heavy criticism.
The Tremendous Eagles are struggling of their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, elevating questions concerning the state of soccer management in Nigeria.
The present president of the NFF is Ibrahim Gusau, who received the election to steer the federation three years in the past. He’s serving a four-year time period, which will be renewed. His tenure has been marked by challenges, together with governance points and rising stress because the nationwide staff’s World Cup hopes dangle within the steadiness.
