CAF bans Chris Giwa and 4 others for 5 years

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a letter signed by CAF’s Secretary-General, Hicham El Amrani and dated May 27th 2016 banned Chris Giwa, factional President of the Nigeria Football Federation , Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong from all football related activities for 5 years for impersonation and taking football matters to a civil court. 

The ban was initially placed on them by Amaju Pinnick- led Nigeria Football Federation. This development is coming less than two weeks after his (Chris Giwa) club, Giwa FC was expelled by the League Manaement FC for not honouring 3 matches.

Details of CAF's letter titled RE- CONVEYANCE OF SANCTIONS BY NFF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS EXTENSION AT THE CONTINENTAL LEVEL;

Dear President,

 Following your previous correspondence dated May 16th and subsequent exchanges, CAF has well noted the decision of the NFF's Disciplinary Committee dated May 12th placing five(5) year ban from all football related activities for the following people.

1. Christopher Giwa

2. Muazu Suleyman

3. Yahaya Adama

4. Sani Fema

5. Johnson Effiong

Following receipt of the documentation and details on the case, CAF hereby confirms the extension of such sanctions at the continental level.

Please accept, dear President, our most sincere regards.

CONFEDERATION AFRICAINE

DE FOOTBALL

Hicham El Amrani

Secretary General