FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Federation to
seek clarification over reports that lesbians have been banned from playing in
Nigeria.
A spokesperson from the world governing body told CNN on
Friday that a letter has been sent requesting more information.
Earlier this week, reports in Nigeria quoted Dilichukwu
Onyedinma, head of the country's women football league, who said lesbian
players should be ostracized.
"Any player that we find that is associated with
it,should be disqualified,"she was quoted to have said.
Her reported comments drew protest from gay rights
campaigners and a number of groups said they have written to FIFA President
Sepp Blatter about the alleged ban.
Article 3 of the FIFA status threatens stiff punishments
for national federations if the code which focuses on discrimination and racism
is broken.
Any action which FIFA might choose to take could be
complicated by Nigerian law,under which homosexuality is illegal.
Source:CNN
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