The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed concern over the recent suspension order slammed on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF by FIFA, alleging government interference in an internal crisis within the country’s football family following a court injunction.
Coming at a time the country is trying to calm some frayed nerves following the Super Eagles’ second round the just concluded World Cup in Brazil, it is strongly believed that there was no better time than now to address the needful in this regard.
At the same time, SWAN said it would not support and/or encourage contempt. While the ‘statutes’ were held in high esteem, Nigerians too, guard jealously the laws of the land. Sports only excel within the confines of law and order in any country.
There association, therefore, urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) as the country’s sports governing body not to leave any stone unturned in mediating in the crisis to ensure the return of peace to the football family.
“We also hope that the emissaries sent to the world football ruling body to present the true situation of the crisis will find a head way.
