The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) Gamers’ Standing and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) has distanced itself from the extended delay within the launch of verdicts and sanctions arising from dispute hearings performed in Abuja between December 2 and December 6, 2025.
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Sports247 can completely report that the PSAC has already accomplished its project and formally submitted its studies—containing verdicts, sanctions and suggestions—to the NFF Secretariat, the place they’ve remained shelved for weeks gathering mud.
Almost 60 days after the conclusion of the hearings, gamers, coaches and golf equipment concerned within the circumstances have continued to specific rising frustration over the silence surrounding the outcomes of their disputes.
Based on dependable data gathered by Sports247, the committee duly compiled, signed and forwarded its complete report back to the NFF Secretariat earlier than the Christmas break.
An insider inside the PSAC, who spoke to our correspondent on situation of anonymity, confirmed the event.
“We compiled our report earlier than Christmas, and duly signed copies have been submitted to the NFF Secretariat. I truthfully don’t perceive the delay or what’s inflicting it.”
“By now, these concerned ought to have been served, and justice ought to have taken its course,” the supply mentioned.
When requested whether or not the committee might formally write to the NFF to demand the discharge of the selections, the supply made it clear that the PSAC’s function had already been fulfilled.
“Now we have finished our job. The accountability now lies with the NFF to launch the paperwork. Maybe AFCON duties brought about a distraction, however the event is over now. The studies ought to already be within the public area,” the supply added.
The PSAC deliberated on greater than 80 circumstances bordering on contractual disputes, wrongful termination of contracts and transfer-related issues.
The circumstances largely concerned golf equipment throughout Nigeria’s home soccer construction, together with the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL), Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL), Nationwide League One (NLO), in addition to non-league golf equipment and soccer academies.
A number of affected gamers, coaches and golf equipment are nonetheless ready anxiously for justice, with many describing the extended delay as “justice denied.”
Some have lamented that the uncertainty surrounding their circumstances has considerably disrupted their careers and livelihoods.
The continued silence from the NFF has additionally raised broader issues in regards to the credibility, integrity and effectivity of dispute decision mechanisms in Nigerian soccer.
Stakeholders have urged the federation to behave swiftly and transparently by releasing the PSAC selections to revive confidence within the system and uphold the ideas of equity and accountability.
