Fifa rule on the cases of the Nigerian and Kenyan FAs

Fifa said "no progress" has been made in repealing Decree 101 by the Nigerian National Assembly, even though it was agreed that the decree should have been abolished by 1 March 2007.

Fifa has requested the Nigerian Football Association (NFA) to intervene with the government "without delay" and provide a "firm timeline" for the abolition of the decree.

Should Fifa not receive the requested commitment, they have stated the case will be submitted to the Fifa Executive Committee on 22-23 March.

Fifa called on Nigeria to repeal a law from the country's statute book - the infamous Decree 101 - in a letter sent to the Nfa in August 2006.

The Decree allows the government to have a big say in the running of football in the country.

Amongst the powers under 101 the sports ministry can appoint the NFA secretary-general, who is also the chief executive officer of Nigerian football.

The law goes against Fifa's statutes protecting the independence of national associations.

Fifa also stated that a commitment from the Kenyan Football Federation (KFF) has not been received.

Fifa ordered the Kenyan government to commit to a full implementation of Fifa statutes by 28 February 2007.

It means the suspension of the federation from international football will continue for the foreseeable future, "without a likelihood of change".

The KFF had previously failed to respect a 28-point agreement signed with Fifa in January 2006.

There had been a similar ban in 2004.

The Confederation of African Football made a brief visit to Nairobi recently at the request of sports minister Maina Kamanda.