NFF president Amaju Pinnick says Nigeria's football governing
body has accepted FIFA's sanction on Nigeria for fielding the ineligible Shehu
Abdullahi against Algeria. Thenff.com reports that Pinnick has directed that an
internal inquiry be instituted immediately and persons found culpable be dealt
with. Pinnick said the NFF has been forced to look at re-organizing the
technical committee and will not
be playing "superintending role on all details, no matter how minute, in technical matters".
He said: “We accept the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to fine the NFF and award the match to Algeria. “However, this is a grave error and somebody must be punished. We apologize to Nigerians for this and assure that this will not in any way derail or even distract us in our well laid plan to ensure that the Super Eagles have a great outing in Russia. “At the same time, I want to assure that persons responsible for this slip would not be given just a slap on
the wrist. We are actually looking at a re-organization of them Technical Department. The Technical Committee will henceforth play serious superintending roles on all details, no matter how minute, in technical matters. “It is important that all committees and departments at the NFF should move at the same pace as the Executive Committee,” stated Pinnick. FIFA rejected Nigeria’s defence on the use of an ineligible player during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria.
be playing "superintending role on all details, no matter how minute, in technical matters".
He said: “We accept the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to fine the NFF and award the match to Algeria. “However, this is a grave error and somebody must be punished. We apologize to Nigerians for this and assure that this will not in any way derail or even distract us in our well laid plan to ensure that the Super Eagles have a great outing in Russia. “At the same time, I want to assure that persons responsible for this slip would not be given just a slap on
the wrist. We are actually looking at a re-organization of them Technical Department. The Technical Committee will henceforth play serious superintending roles on all details, no matter how minute, in technical matters. “It is important that all committees and departments at the NFF should move at the same pace as the Executive Committee,” stated Pinnick. FIFA rejected Nigeria’s defence on the use of an ineligible player during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria.
Man United Star Romelu Lukaku Launched
bottle at Mikel Arteta
It has been revealed that Romelu Lukaku was the Manchester United player who allegedly launched a bottle at Manchester City coach, Mikel Arteta, according to reports in Spain. The shot caused a facial wound to the former Everton star in the post-match fracas at Old Trafford. The Citizens defeated Manchester United to open up a 11-point gap over rivals United, though ugly scenes marred the victory afterwards. Spanish media Cadena SER on the show 'El Larguero' claimed that Lukaku finally found the target at full-time, after missing from point blank to salvage a point for the Red Devils, launching a bottle in frustration that caught Arteta. Jose Mourinho had asked City stars to tone down their celebrations and was allegedly showered in milk and water after a furious row with Blues goalkeeper Ederson, although this claim has been refuted by City chiefs. A clutch of players and staff were then involved in an ugly bust-up, and City sources have confirmed to British media, Mirror Football, that former Everton and Arsenal midfielder Arteta suffered a cut above his eye, possibly from a bottle. Sources at Old Trafford who witnessed the altercation said there was a lot of shouting and a rush of people towards the door of the away dressing-room when the episode occurred, with staff from both sides involved. United striker Romelu Lukaku was also said to be involved in the incident, along with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro.
It has been revealed that Romelu Lukaku was the Manchester United player who allegedly launched a bottle at Manchester City coach, Mikel Arteta, according to reports in Spain. The shot caused a facial wound to the former Everton star in the post-match fracas at Old Trafford. The Citizens defeated Manchester United to open up a 11-point gap over rivals United, though ugly scenes marred the victory afterwards. Spanish media Cadena SER on the show 'El Larguero' claimed that Lukaku finally found the target at full-time, after missing from point blank to salvage a point for the Red Devils, launching a bottle in frustration that caught Arteta. Jose Mourinho had asked City stars to tone down their celebrations and was allegedly showered in milk and water after a furious row with Blues goalkeeper Ederson, although this claim has been refuted by City chiefs. A clutch of players and staff were then involved in an ugly bust-up, and City sources have confirmed to British media, Mirror Football, that former Everton and Arsenal midfielder Arteta suffered a cut above his eye, possibly from a bottle. Sources at Old Trafford who witnessed the altercation said there was a lot of shouting and a rush of people towards the door of the away dressing-room when the episode occurred, with staff from both sides involved. United striker Romelu Lukaku was also said to be involved in the incident, along with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro.
By Mercy Kukah
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