Trouble in Nigerian football: NFF president, others resign
The crisis rocking Nigerian football reached a defining moment yesterday as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, resigned from office alongside members of his board, bringing an abrupt end to an administration that had come under mounting pressure over the state of the country’s football. Gusau announced his resignation before members of […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and several of his board members resigned, bringing an abrupt end to an administration that had faced significant pressure over the state of Nigerian football. The NFF President announced his resignation before staff and journalists at the federation's headquarters in Abuja.
He stated that his decision aimed to create room for reforms within the federation to address longstanding institutional, governance, and developmental challenges confronting Nigerian football.
Gusau's decision came after months of turmoil that placed his administration under intense scrutiny. The federation had been confronted by a series of setbacks, including Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons' historic failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. These failures shifted criticism from coaches and players to the leadership of the NFF.
Concerns over financial management, investigations by security and anti-corruption agencies, and growing dissatisfaction among football stakeholders also contributed to the crisis.
The Gusau administration had previously appeared determined to seek another mandate, but his departure effectively ended his term. The political situation within the NFF, with the federation's elective congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, also played a role in the collapse of the administration.
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