‘Africa Has No Standing!’ – Duke Udi Fires African Football Leaders Over Corruption and FIFA Reforms

Former Nigeria international, Duke Udi has launched a scathing attack on African football administration amid the ongoing FIFA, UEFA and Infantino Saga.

He firmly stated that the continent lacks the moral authority to oppose major FIFA reforms because corruption remains deeply entrenched within its own football structures.

Speaking on the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, Udi argued that African football leaders should focus on fixing governance problems at home before taking aim at FIFA President Gianni Infantino or challenging reforms introduced by world football’s governing body.

These statement come amid continued debate over FIFA’s governance reforms and the controversial FFE initiative, which generated strong reactions before eventually being shelved.

For Udi, however, the bigger issue lies much closer to home.

‘We Cannot Be Against Or Be For’ – Duke Udi

The former midfielder did not hide his frustration as he questioned Africa’s position in the global football governance debate.

According to Udi, corruption has become so widespread across the continent that African administrators have little credibility when criticizing FIFA.

He suggests that Africa’s governance challenges must be addressed before its football leaders can credibly challenge decisions taken at FIFA level.

“For me personally, we cannot be against or be for, because even in our continent here, we are so corrupt, to the extent that corruption smells a lot.”

‘How Can You Fight Infantino?’ – Duke Udi Slams

Udi went further by questioning why African officials would publicly oppose FIFA President Gianni Infantino while, in his view, failing to tackle corruption within their own football systems.

The former international even argued that Infantino has shown a level of…