WORLD CUP 2010: NIGERIA PRESIDENT SUSPENDS TEAM

01.07.2010 [18:35]
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Baku, July 1 (AZERTAC). Nigeria`s president has suspended his nation`s football team from international competition for two years after a poor showing at the World Cup.

Special presidential adviser Ima Niboro told reporters the decision by Goodluck Jonathan will “enable Nigeria to reorganise its football”.

The Nigerian Football Federation is to be dissolved and an interim board appointed, the BBC understands.

Nigeria were knocked out in the group stages without winning a game.

Niboro said: “President Goodluck Jonathan has directed that Nigeria withdraws from international competition for two years to enable the country to put its house in order.”

“This directive became necessary following Nigeria`s poor performance in the ongoing World Cup.”

The president also plans an audit of the country`s World Cup organising committee.

“If any financial misappropriation is discovered, all officials responsible will be held accountable,” Niboro added.

The NFF released a statement apologising to “all football-loving Nigerians” for the country`s early exit from South Africa.

Nigeria risks their national and club teams, plus referees, being banned from all international competitions - and their officials would not be allowed to attend meetings or events.

WORLD CUP 2010: NIGERIA PRESIDENT SUSPENDS TEAM

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