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Thursday, July 10, 2014
FIFA Bans Nigeria Due to Government Interference
FIFA has suspended Nigeria from any international competition after allegations of government interference in its football federation. Nigerian teams and officials, including club sides, are now barred from international matches and meetings.
The decision was made after a court order made the Nigerian Minister of Sports to appoint a senior member of the civil service to take over the running of the Nigeria FA.
"The suspension will be lifted once the court actions have been withdrawn and the properly elected NFF Executive Committee, the NFF general assembly and the NFF administration are able to work without any interference in their affairs,"
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The decision was made after a court order made the Nigerian Minister of Sports to appoint a senior member of the civil service to take over the running of the Nigeria FA.
"The suspension will be lifted once the court actions have been withdrawn and the properly elected NFF Executive Committee, the NFF general assembly and the NFF administration are able to work without any interference in their affairs,"
Read more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Iran Holds Nigeria to a 0-0 Draw
Nigeria and Iran played out the first scoreless draw of the World Cup 2014 as both side's failed to inspire on Monday night. Both teams don't have much of success in their world cup history, but Nigeria do look a much better and balanced unit compared to Iran coming into the matchup.
Sorry, no videos or GIF's this time. No goals to show off.
Stats:
| Iran | Team stats | Nigeria |
| 7 | Total shots | 10 |
| 3 | Shots on goal | 6 |
| 18 | Fouls | 16 |
| 37% | Possession (%) | 63% |
| 2 | Corners | 7 |
| 6 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 0 |
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