The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as well as the other member associations of FIFA are now expected to get an increased funding of $25 million from the world football governing.
FIFA have previously distributed development funding to national associations around the world.
During the four-year period 2027-2030, it was intended that each national federation would be allocated $10 million. That amount looks set to increase.
According to The Athletic, FIFA have developed a proposal to increase payments to all associations, from $10 million to $25 million.
Furthermore, FIFA are also expected to increase their funding to the respective confederations (Uefa, Conmebol, Concacaf, Caf, OFC and AFC).
In total, the total payout to the national associations and continental federations is expected to amount to $6 billion.
To finance the increased money pot, Fifa are expected to draw $3.5 billion from their reserves. This after Fifa experienced great commercial success in connection with this summer’s expanded World Cup with 48 teams.
The proposal comes after FIFA President Gianni Infantino wrote to the six confederation presidents in September that he was open to distributing more money to member associations.
The criticised Infantino is facing re-election as Fifa president next year.
According to The Athletic, FIFA’s plan to increase funding for football development for the period 2027-2030 will be discussed by the FIFA Council, the organisation’s highest decision-making body, tomorrow.
If approved, the proposal will undergo a consultation process before being potentially adopted by the Fifa Council in December, before final approval of the increased cash flow is required at the Fifa Congress in March.
It is the same event when the Fifa president is to be elected.
