Ahead of Monday’s deadline from FIFA, for Chris Giwa to vacate office as NFF president, he has taken the world football governing body to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland.

Although the details of the suit could not be confirmed immediately, it is understood that he is seeking to stop FIFA from interfering in Nigerian football matters.

Giwa’s assistant, Ben Agary said: “Delegates on behalf of Chris Giwa has taken the matter to CAS because that is the only recognised football court, he is waiting for them to decide and call FIFA to other and stop their ban threats.