Amaju Pinnick Breaks Silence On Controversial FIFA Project In Kebbi

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has denied allegations that funds meant for the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State were misused. He described the accusations as “completely misconstrued” and unfounded.

The controversy began after FIFA shared a post on social media showing the incomplete Benin-Kebbi Stadium. The image quickly drew criticism from football fans who questioned how the project funds were spent and demanded accountability.

Reacting to the claims in an interview, Pinnick defended the project’s management and 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.

“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,” he said.

Pinnick further clarified that although the COVID-19 pandemic caused some construction delays, the budget remained unchanged and no extra funds were allocated.

“There was no variation despite the challenges. Everything went according to plan. You can hate Amaju Pinnick, but love Nigerian football,” he stated.

The FIFA Goal Project is an international initiative aimed at developing football infrastructure in member countries. In Nigeria, however, the programme has faced repeated criticism over several incomplete and poorly maintained facilities across the country.

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