World football governing body, FIFA, is set to propose a massive $6.35 billion allocation toward global football development between 2027 and 2030. The landmark proposal represents a dramatic $3.4 billion increase over previous development cycles, driven by unprecedented revenue projections following the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup.
Under the draft proposal—which will be presented to member associations for approval—each of FIFA’s 211 national member associations, including the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is set to receive up to $25 million in dedicated funding across the four-year period to build grassroots facilities, support youth academies, and boost women’s football programs.
”This unprecedented funding boost aims to bridge the gap between football nations and ensure that talent in every corner of the globe has access to world-class facilities and structured growth pathways,” FIFA stated in an official document outlining the strategic allocation.
In addition to direct payouts to national associations, the fund will finance regional football confederation projects, technical refereeing programs, and grassroots pitch construction projects across developing footballing regions, including
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