Nigerian league postponed indefinitely
Football
By
BBC
| Jul 19, 2018
The resumption of Nigeria’s domestic league has been postponed indefinitely amid a leadership crisis currently rocking the country’s football.
Chris Giwa, founder of a rival faction in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), armed with a court ruling from 2014, is now claiming to control the governing body.
His assertion comes despite serving a ban imposed by football’s world governing body Fifa, who recognise Amaju Pinnick as NFF president.
Domestic football was due to resume on July 18 after taking a break while the World Cup took place.
However the League Management Company (LMC) has postponed the resumption of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) indefinitely.
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“The decision is based on the current adverse circumstances in the administration of football in the country as a result of which sponsors, partners and service providers have expressed strong concerns and are reviewing their involvement in the league,” the LMC said in a statement.
The current saga, which has led to Fifa president Gianni Infantino warning Nigeria to respect the Fifa recognised board or face suspension, is a story four years in the making.
Giwa has insisted he was elected NFF president.