FIFA monitoring Nigerian squad’s suspension speculation

FIFA will monitor reports emanating out of Nigeria that the country’s president has banned the national squad from international competition for two years after their disappointing World Cup.

A presidential spokesman made the announcement in Lagos yesterday after the Super Eagles bowed out of the tournament with just one point.

FIFA said in a statement: “We have no official information on this matter. However, in general, FIFA’s position regarding political interference in football is well known.”