Former NFF officials arrested 08/09/2010 |
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Four former Nigerian football officials have been arrested over claims that $8m went missing during the World Cup finals in South Africa.
The four, who include former football federation head Sani Lulu Abdullahi, are thought to have appeared in court on Tuesday (September 7).
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spokesman Femi Babafemi told the BBC that the four – Lulu, Bolaji Ojo-Oba, Taiwo Ogunjobi and Amanze Uchegbulam – would face a number of charges.
These include making payments to unauthorised delegates, chartering an allegedly faulty aircraft and paying $400,000 to stage a friendly match against Colombia in London, shortly before the finals.
"This is a serious case of national interest," he said.
Meanwhile, a judge has ordered that elections for a new Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership be annulled.
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