The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed that its investigation into the utilisation of the N12bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation is ongoing.

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this while responding to inquiries on Thursday.

“Investigation is ongoing on the matter,” Oyewale said.

The development follows reports that the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission had commenced investigations into the utilisation of the intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding wages and bonuses owed to players of Nigeria’s national teams.