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Fifa gives Nigeria 48 hours to reverse suspension

Fifa has given the Nigerian government a 48-hour ultimatum to change its mind about suspending the country's football team from international competition for two years. If Nigeria fails to reverse its decision within that time limit, the country's Fifa membership will be suspended, according to Fifa secretary-general Jerome Valcke Read more: Earth Times

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