In the wake of a disappointing performance in South Africa, Nigeria’s president has ordered his country’s national team withdrawn from international competition for two years.
FIFA “Looking Into” Government Interference In Nigeria, Possible Expulsion
With its president requesting a two year withdrawal from international competition in response to a poor showing at the World Cup, Nigeria has exposed itself to poasible expulsion from FIFA, a representative of soccer’s governing body confirmed today.
On Wednesday, Nigeria’s president Goodluck Johnathan requested a two year withdrawal from international competition for the Super Eagles, the expressed purpose being “to put its house in order,” but with FIFA frowning on any governmental interference in soccer matters, the Nigerians have risked being expelled from FIFA, a punishment which has been used in the past.
Read Article >Nigerian President Hands National Team Two Year Suspension For World Cup Failure
Nigeiran President Goodluck Johnathan has suspended the country’s mens national team from international competition for two years following the Super Eagles “poor performance” in the World Cup.
The Nigerian government spoke to reporters today regarding the decision:
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