The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) denies circulating reports that it asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. The NFF says the claim is untrue and responds to social media rumours that it supports efforts for Infantino’s removal.
The denials come amid broader political and governance scrutiny around Infantino’s FIFA leadership. Multiple reports frame the issue within a context of questions about FIFA decisions and Infantino’s efforts to shape FIFA’s future. One outlet links the timing to Infantino’s contested attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, and notes that Infantino is seeking to secure his position.
While both sources agree on the core point—NFF rejects any request for Infantino to resign—they differ mainly in how they explain the surrounding circumstances prompting the rumours. Vanguard emphasizes FIFA’s disputed plans related to World Cup investment, while Daily Post Nigeria focuses on the NFF’s clarification against social media claims.
