The former President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has rejected claims of financial mismanagement related to the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State, describing the controversy as a misunderstanding.
His clarification comes amid public outrage over a photo shared by FIFA on social media showing the Kebbi Stadium under the FIFA Forward Programme. The image, taken in 2023, depicted an unfinished structure and triggered backlash from Nigerians who questioned how the $1.2 million allocated for the project was spent.
PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Amadu, clarified that the Federation of International Football Associations does not build or construct standard stadiums for nations, contrary to public expectations surrounding the controversial Kebbi Stadium project.
Speaking on ARISE News on Wednesday, Pinnick defended the transparency of the project, emphasising that FIFA’s strict financial oversight ensures proper use of funds.
