The World Amputee
Football Federation (WAFF) has lifted the ban on Nigeria following payment of
accumulated affiliation fees by Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF).
The suspension was
slammed on Nigeria five years ago thus making it impossible for the country to
participate in WAFF activities since 2013.
But the new management
of NAFF after its recent inauguration sourced for and paid the accumulated
affiliation fees and subsequent lifting of the ban to the delight of Amputee
players and coaches in the country.
A letter signed by Secretary
General of the World body Theodore Mawuli K Viwotor reads:
“We wish to inform you
that following the payment of your accumulated yearly membership dues your
suspension has been lifted by a unanimous decision by the executive body
"The Executive body
took into consideration increasing interest in the game in Nigeria and your
commitment to its development in arriving at the decision. Nigeria is now in
good standing with WAFF and has the full rights of membership"
When contacted the
President of the Federation Alhaji Sulaiman Isah confirmed receipt of the
letter and expressed gratitude to all those that ensured the accumulated dues
were paid.
Isah said with Nigeria's
reentry into the international body, the Federation will now start preparing
athletes for global tournament, adding that the Nation's players stand a good
chance of winning laurels at in the international arena and by so doing bring
good image for the country.
Meanwhile Mexico has
been chosen to host the 2018 WAFF world cup. The world cup billed for October
24 to November 5 will see 24 countries battle for the prestigious trophy last
won by Russia in 2014. The competition will take place in four Mexican cities of
Guadalajara, San Juan,Logos de mereno and Chapala. Mascot for the event is due
for unveiling very soon.
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