{
  "id": 3783850,
  "title": "Nigeria Football Federation President, other members resign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nigeria-football-federation-president-other-members-resign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T16:46:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nigeria-football-federation-president-other-members-resign/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Football Federation's President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, along with General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and several other members of the executive committee, announced their resignations on Thursday, according to a statement on the federation's website. Gusau confirmed his decision at a press conference in Abuja. These resignations follow significant criticism of the NFF, particularly due to both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons failing to qualify for their respective 2026 and 2027 World Cup tournaments. The women's team's elimination after a playoff loss to South Africa marked the first time they had missed a World Cup since the competition's inception in 1991. Gusau informed his fellow board members about his decision and encouraged others to resign if they were willing. This leadership turnover occurs just a month before the NFF's scheduled elective congress on September 27 in Lafia, creating uncertainty regarding the federation's leadership transition and upcoming election plans.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Football Federation’s President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of its executive committee resigned from their positions on Thursday, according to a statement on the federation’s website, with Gusau confirming his decision at a press conference in Abuja. The resignations come amid mounting criticism of the NFF following the Super […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nigeria-soccer-federation-president-resigns-after-teams-fail-to-reach",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:16:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nigeria-soccer-federation-president-resigns-after-teams-fail-to-reach-3772591",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:17:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nigeria-soccer-federation-president-resigns-after-teams-fail-to-reach-3771831",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:23:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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