Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Federation to seek explanation over reports that lesbians have been banned from playing in the West Africa nation.
A spokesperson for the world governing body said that a letter had been sent requesting more information, the CCN reports.
The spokesman said this is not a FIFA investigation, but a preliminary step, fully in line with how any normal procedure would be conducted by FIFA's Disciplinary Department, adding until they establish more details, they cannot speculate on any sanctions, or indeed any next steps.
Earlier this week, reports in Nigeria quoted Dilichukwu Onyedinma, head of the country's women's football league, who said lesbian players should be ostracized, the paper reported.
Her reported comments drew a storm of protest for Gay Rights campaigners, and a number of groups said they had written to FIFA president Sepp Blatter about the alleged ban, the paper said. (ANI)
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