
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have stated that no final decision has been reached regarding the ongoing crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to the governing bodies, an assessment of the situation in Nigerian football is still in progress. The dispute has drawn international attention, with the two organisations indicating they will continue to review developments before issuing a conclusive position or taking any action on the matter.
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