NFF Clears the Air on Infantino Resignation Rumors

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed false reports on social media that it has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign.

In a message on its official X handle #thenff on Saturday, the NFF said, "Contrary to reports, especially on social media, #thenff has never asked and is not asking for #FIFAcom President, Mr. Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA PRESIDENT. This is outright falsehood. Kindly disregard."

This clarification comes as Infantino faces increased scrutiny worldwide due to a controversial proposal about selling commercial rights linked to the World Cup, which has now been dropped.

Several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly demanded that the FIFA President resign. Meanwhile, other organizations, including the Confederation of African Football, continue to support him.

Nigerian football fans reacted quickly to the NFF’s statement on X.

#HenryIkwunemere wrote, "We know you na. You would never. In fact, you would lay a comfortable bed and sleep with…."

#WallyTTweets commented, "Nobody expected you to, after all you are NFF. Whatever Infantino has done is child’s play compared to the… here in Nigeria. Stylishly using a debunk tactic to endorse."

#SantosTHEBOSS added, "We would never believe any report that implies you were noble in the first place, no need for this rejoinder."

#Dann_10 posted, "See how you’re… twerking for Infantino, just so he can notice your…." Another user, #oviomeze simply noted, "If you did otherwise, we’d be shocked."