Despite the World football governing warning that Nigeria should revert to status quo, the factional president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ambassador Chris Giwa stormed the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday to preside over the Super Eagles AFCON 2015 qualifier.
The Plateau state-born football administrator had earlier visited the Super Eagles’ camp at their Transcorp Hotel before heading to the Stadium for the match.
Giwa who was claded in an ankara attire was accredited for the match and was also ushered into the VIP session of the stadium.
Nigeria’s deadline to revert to status quo ends on Monday before the FIFA hammer falls.
A mild drama ensued when Giwa was sent back to the state box as he attempted stepping on the pitch to exchange pleasantries with the players along side the Cross Rivers state governor, Senator Llyel Imoke and other top officials.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that the head of the NFF technical department, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme has taking over the administration of football in the country.
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