What?

[SlavikSvensk]

Nigeria's president has suspended his nation's football team from international competition for two years after a poor showing at the World Cup.

BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: Nigeria president suspends team (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8777118.stm)

seems like a step in the wrong direction, doesn't it?

[DarkYoung]

BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: Nigeria president suspends team (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8777118.stm)

seems like a step in the wrong direction, doesn't it?


not really, probably progressive.

i'm convinced the English FA should have done the same.

[SlavikSvensk]

i can't see how a lack of competition helps.

[DarkYoung]

i can't see how a lack of competition helps.

? sorry i dont understand what u mean

[SlavikSvensk]

if they don't play anyone, even in friendlies, i don't see how they'll be able to develop into a better team.

[SlavikSvensk]

apparently this might lead to FIFA penalties that affect club sides as well.

2010 World Cup: FIFA threatens to suspend Nigerian program - ESPN Soccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5345762/ce/us/fifa-threatens-suspend-nigerian-program?cc=5901&ver=us)