Nine NFF board members reportedly set to resign amid Nigerian Football crisis
The Nigeria Football Federation is facing another major leadership crisis, with nine executive committee members reportedly considering resignation amid mounting criticism of Nigerian football administration.
The Nigeria Football Federation is facing the possibility of a major leadership shake-up, with nine members of the executive committee reportedly considering stepping down amid mounting pressure over the state of Nigerian football.
The development comes after a difficult period for the country’s national teams, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons’ historic inability to secure a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Recent reports have also suggested that authorities are considering changes to the administration of the federation, although claims surrounding the status of the NFF board have not been universally confirmed.
The National Sports Commission has previously denied reports that the Federal Government ordered the NFF leadership to resign, while discussions over a possible restructuring have continued.
The NFF’s elective congress had been scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, but reports earlier this month indicated that the process could be disrupted by plans for a temporary normalisation committee.
The federation’s current leadership, headed by president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has faced increasing scrutiny following a series of disappointing results involving Nigeria’s senior and youth national teams.
The crisis has also been compounded by investigations by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies into the use of government funds allocated for football activities.
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has publicly called for the NFF leadership to step aside, arguing that fresh leadership is required to restore confidence in the country’s football system.
However, reports of mass resignations remain a developing situation, with questions still surrounding the formal procedures required for executive committee members to leave office.
The NFF’s next steps could therefore have significant implications for the proposed election and the future direction of Nigerian football.
