Ahead of the NFF Annual General Assembly meeting billed for August 18 in Lagos, the Professional Football assrociation of Nigeria (PFAN) has given a 24-hour ultimatum to NFF to extend an official invitation to the body as part of members of the congress.
In a letter dated August 16, 2022 , the body through its General Secretary, Emmanuel Babayaro threatens to boycott the meeting if the meeting invitation is not duly served.
The letter reads;
“Sequel to our letter dated 9th of August,2022 reminding the NFF about the omission of the players Union( a statutory member of the NFF congress) invitation to the NFF Annual General Assembly 2022 and the NFF’s rather silent treatment and lack of response.
As a follow up therefore,I have been directed by PFAN executive to put the NFF on a 24hours notice to elapse by the close of work on Wednesday, 17th August for response and clarification. consequent upon which the Players Union will consider its options, including the boycott of the AGA.
While looking forward to your reply, please accept the assurances of President Tijani Babangida’s esteemed regards”
The annual general meeting has been on hold since December 2021 owing to an interim court order which has now been vacated.
Among other important things,the 2022 NFF Elections, expansion of the congress members and development of football in the country are expected to form the crux of the meeting in Lagos.
