Ibrahim Gusau announces resignation as NFF president
Ibrahim Gusau has announced his immediate resignation as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during a press conference in Abuja, along with other board members. This decision follows intense scrutiny over the NFF's performance, particularly after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Super Eagles missed the 2026 World Cup.
Why it matters
The resignation of the NFF president signifies a major shake-up in Nigerian football governance, potentially leading to significant changes in the administration and future direction of the sport in the country.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has announced his resignation. Gusau made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja. He has stepped down alongside other NFF board members with immediate effect. "“I just want to tell you that I decided to resign my position as the NFF President," Gusau said. "I informed my board members and advised them that anybody who wants to follow me to also resign. "But as I am talking to you I cannot tell you who and who or how many board members that have resigned." This development comes amid intense scrutiny over the NFF's handling of football in the country. The scrutiny was triggered by the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Nigeria had always qualified for the tournament since its inception. The Super Eagles also failed to qualify for back-to-back World Cups, missing out on the 2026 edition.
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