‎The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed the falsehood reports circulating on social media that it has asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down from his position.
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‎In a notice posted on its official X handle #thenff on Saturday, the NFF stated “Contrary to reports, especially on social media, #thenff has never asked and is not asking for #FIFAcom President, Mr. Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA PRESIDENT. This is outright falsehood. Kindly disregard.”
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‎The clarification comes amid heightened global scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership following the controversy over a now-abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup.
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‎ Several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly called for the FIFA President to resign, while others and the Confederation of African Football have expressed continued support.
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‎Nigerian football fans reacted swiftly to the NFF’s statement on X.
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‎#HenryIkwunemere wrote “We know you na. You would never. In fact, you would lay a comfortable bed and sleep with….”
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‎ #WallyTTweets commented “Nobody expected you to, afterall you are NFF. Whatever Infantino has done is child’s play compared to the… here in Nigeria. Stylishly using a debunk tactics to endorse.”
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‎#SantosTHEBOSS added “We would never believe any report that implies you were noble in the first place, no need for this rejoinder.”
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‎#Dann_10, posted “See how you’re… twerking for Infantino, just so he can notice your….” As another user, #oviomeze simply noted “If you did otherwise we’d be shocked.”
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