By Akinwale Kasali
Amaju Pinnick, former Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, President, has debunked claims that the funds meant for the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State was misused.
The former FIFA Member described the accusations as “completely misconstrued” and unfounded.
Defending the project’s management, Pinnick maintained that it was handled according to FIFA’s strict financial guidelines.
He explained that every stage of the process was carefully monitored by the international body.
Pinnick stated, “If FIFA gives you their money, they audit their money, they know A to Z, and they have standards. So if the contract was about $1.1 million in 2020, how much was it in naira?
Less than ₦400 million, that’s what people don’t know.”
Pinnick further clarified that although the COVID-19 pandemic caused some construction delays, the budget remained unchanged and no extra funds were allocated.
“Everything went according to plan. You can hate Amaju Pinnick, but love Nigerian football,” he stated.
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