Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ibrahim Gusau resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday after mounting pressure that followed the country’s failure to qualify for major tournaments.…
Abia Gusau stepped down as president of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday following widespread pressure following his country's failure to qualify for major international soccer tournaments. The decision came after a consultation with key stakeholders and members of his family.
Following Gusau's resignation, the federation also announced that its general secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, has also resigned.
The federation launched an investigation committee to look into the reasons behind the national teams' recent poor performances in global competitions. The Nigerian men's national team, nicknamed the Super Eagles, missed out on the 2026 World Cup after losing a penalty shootout against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Similarly, the women's team, known as the Super Falcons, did not secure a spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup after losing a playoff match against South Africa.
This marked the first time since 1991 that the women's team had failed to qualify for the prestigious tournament.
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