The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finally outlined the sharing formula of the FIFA, CAF and sponsorship funds as its palliatives to lessen the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on football in the country.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its virtual Executive Committee meeting held on Monday, the NFF endorsed the proposed sharing formula for the $2million released by the world and continental governing football bodies as well as funds accruable from its sponsors.
“After consultations with the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Board endorsed the proposal from the Secretariat for the lump sum of $2,000,000.00 (Two Million American Dollar Only) to be shared across the various Clubs and governing bodies of the various Leagues, viz Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League, as a booster for their preparation ahead of the 2020/2021 League Season,” the communiqué stated in part.
The $2million is made up of $1,000,000 (being FIFA’s support for restarting the football season); $500, 0000 (being FIFA’s dedicated support for women’s football); $300,000 (CAF’s support to its Member Associations); $200,000 (NFF’s support from Sponsors’ Funds).
Meanwhile, the board has instructed its Technical and Development Committee to work in tandem with the NFF Integrity Office to submit a shortlist of candidates to be selected by the Board for the position of NFF Technical Director.
Also, a shortlist of candidates to be selected for the positions of Head Coaches of the U20 and U17 National Women Teams, the U15 Boys National Team, as well as candidates for the position of Consultant on Coaches Training and Development is expected to be submitted to the board.
In a related development, Senator Obinna Ogba was endorsed as member of the Executive Board and Chairman of the Nigeria National League to serve as a replacement for the late Chidi Ofo Okenwa,
The NFF further seek special waiver from government to commence preparation of the U20 and U17 Women National Teams for upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying matches.
For Super Falcons, the board requested for a shortlist of candidates for the positions of Head Coach of the Super Falcons, NFF Head of Women Football, Head of Compliance Unit and Chief Commercial Officer.
