Nigeria NFF Approves N17.6 billion budget for 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its Annual General Assembly in Asaba, Delta State, and adopted a hefty N17.6 billion budget for 2025.

The Congress approved the Federation’s financial plans on friday which aims to strengthen Nigerian football at all levels.

The Nigerian football association approved its financial disclosures for the year ending in 2023 together with the 2025 budget and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency.

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Officials from the NFF are optimistic that the money would help reach important goals, such as guaranteeing the Super Eagles’ qualification for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Their resolutions reads in part: “The Congress lauded the efforts of Nigeria’s national teams, especially the Super Eagles for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ silver-medal feat and the Super Falcons for their participation in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament after 16 years.

“The Congress emphasized the need for the NFF Executive committee to prioritize grassroots football and talent discovery nationwide, in alignment with FIFA’s vision for global football growth.

“It committed to backing initiatives that promote infrastructural development, refereeing capacity enhancement (especially for the young talents) and coaching courses.

“The Congress approved a one-year extension to the tenure of PricewaterhouseCoopes as the NFF’s external auditors.

“The Congress commended the progress made in the various leagues and urged the league bodies, referees’ Association and Football Associations in the States and the FCT to enhance officiating standards to foster a vibrant and competitive league system.

“The Congress called on state governments to improve football infrastructure in their States

“The Congress also approved the NFF’s 2025 budget proposal amounting to the sum of N17.6 billion.

Both the Super Falcons and the Super Eagles received praise for returning to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament after a 16-year break, and for winning silver medals at the 2023 AFCON.


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