Equatorial Guinea football federation seeks vice president's help for match payments
FEGUIFUT asks Nguema Obiang Mangue to speed up budget releases for upcoming CAN 2027 qualifiers.
The Equatorial Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) has requested Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue's intervention to expedite payments for the national football team, Nzalang Nacional. The federation needs budget releases for logistics, accommodation, and general expenses for upcoming matches in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. These matches are scheduled for November, including a game against Zimbabwe.
FEGUIFUT, led by Clemente Engonga Nguema Onguene, met with the Vice President and the Ministry of Sports to discuss the financial arrangements. Nguema Obiang Mangue has instructed the Treasury to review the files for an equitable budget balance before proceeding. He also directed the Ministry of Sports and FEGUIFUT to review invoices to cut unnecessary state spending.
The national team has played two matches so far, with one win and one loss. The Democratic Republic of Congo leads Group E with six points, while Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea each have three points. The Vice President's aim is to prevent excessive spending on international competitions for the men's national team, ensuring timely payments and proper management.
Why it mattersThe national football team's upcoming matches and their financial logistics are directly affected by the Vice President's intervention.