"Revealed: Why USA Refused Falcons Visa" http://allafrica.com/stories/200304250027.html It has something to do with World Cup 2010. "NFA Still Sure of US Trip, Denies Applying for Visa for 2010 Committee" http://allafrica.com/stories/200304290396.html "Falcons Fallout: Ministry to Vet NFA's Visa Applications" http://allafrica.com/stories/200305020211.html The Government steps in and starts up an investigation. The findings of the investigation have not been released or I haven't found them.