A social media campaign led by X user @c_mobike has pushed the growing uproar over alleged misuse of FIFA and government funds by the Nigeria Football Federation into the open, using the hashtag #SaveNigerianFootball to crowdsource documents, questions, and calls for action.
The campaign began when @c_mobike posted videos asking the NFF to publish clear accounts of FIFA grants, CAF grants, and federal intervention funds.
The posts urged Nigerians and international bodies to demand answers and used the hashtag to organise thousands of replies and reposts. Many users tagged FIFA and CAF and asked for outside scrutiny.
Tweets collected under the hashtag show three main themes: anger about unpaid player bonuses and team logistics; requests for a public breakdown of what FIFA and federal funds were spent on; and demands that anti-corruption agencies and lawmakers investigate.
Several former players and football insiders amplified the posts, while fans shared photos of stadiums and youth projects they say show little or no visible progress.
Prominent voices feeding the discussion include former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, who has publicly said past payments and allowances were mishandled, and activist Jalla, who in recent weeks petitioned FIFA, asking for answers about grants and NFF financial practices.
Their statements added weight to the social media pressure and prompted news outlets to report the controversy.
The NFF has issued statements denying deliberate mismanagement and saying funds have been used for approved projects.
The federation asked Nigerians to verify claims and promised to publish more information. But critics say the responses are short on detail and have not satisfied calls for full audit reports and account numbers.
Online reactions range from calls for immediate audits to demands that NFF leaders resign if wrongdoing is proven.
Some urged calm and legal steps, asking evidence be forwarded to anti-graft agencies.
Others warned that prolonged fights would hurt players and the national teams.
Media coverage shows both the speed of social media organising and the difficulty of translating online anger into formal investigations.
It remains to be seen whether FIFA, CAF, or Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies will open formal probes, whether the NFF will publish its audited accounts, and whether the #SaveNigerianFootball movement produces clear documents that can be used in court or by lawmakers.
Many Nigerians say they want answers to save the game they love, and quickly.
