FIFA bans Nigeria from international football. Nigerias players form a huddle after a 2-0 defeat to France sent the African champions packing from Brazil 2014. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Nigeria banned from international football competitions FIFA acts over government interference in running of its federation Nigeria exited at last 16 stage of 2014 World Cup Nigeria U-20 Womens team could miss its World Cup Editors note: How are you celebrating the World Cup? Join the global conversation on CNNs Facebook Pulse (CNN) -- FIFA has suspended Nigeria from international football citing government interference in the running of its national federation. The emergency committee of the world governing body said the blanket ban would come into to place with immediate effect which means no Nigerian team, including club sides, can play in regional, continental or international competitions. In the wake of Nigerias exit to France at the last 16 of the World Cup, the high court of the West African country ruled that its federation would cease to run the national team, handing over the role to a government civil servant. This is in breach of a FIFA rules that obliges member associations to manage their own affairs independently and with no influence from third parties, it said in a statement. Stephen Keshi, the coach of the African champions, resigned the day after the 2-0 defeat, after leading the Super Eagles out of the group stages.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:50:58 +0000
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