FIFA accepts Gusau, Excos resignation, as NFF reforms continue
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has accepted the mass resignation recorded at the federation last week. NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, and his General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, resigned last week following pressure over repeated failure of Nigeria’s football national teams. The executive committee members also…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that FIFA has accepted the resignations of Ibrahim Gusau, the federation president, and Mohammed Sanusi, the general secretary, following repeated failures of Nigeria's national football teams. The entire executive committee also resigned, including heads of various league bodies.
Emmanuel Ikpeme, now acting general secretary, led a delegation to FIFA, which included NSC director general Bukola Olopade and former NFF president Amaju Pinnick. The NFF has denied reports of a letter from FIFA, stating it is a fabrication. They have reached an agreement with relevant football governing bodies to carry out reforms in line with appropriate football laws.
FIFA's involvement in the comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football is ongoing, with a roadmap for the future agreed upon, adhering to relevant rules and statutes.
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