President Ibrahim Gusau, 14 board members, step down from NFF leadership amid mounting pressure
Ibrahim Gusau has reportedly resigned as NFF president alongside several board members amid mounting criticism of Nigerian football and scrutiny of the federation’s finances.
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has reportedly resigned from his position alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee, bringing fresh uncertainty to the administration of Nigerian football.
The development comes after months of growing criticism over the performance of the country’s national teams and mounting pressure on the NFF leadership.
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup has intensified the situation, with the Super Falcons missing the tournament for the first time since its inception in 1991.
The federation is also facing scrutiny from security agencies over the management of a N17 billion government intervention fund released to settle outstanding national-team wages and bonuses.
Recent reports indicate that at least eight members of the 13-member executive committee have either resigned or are preparing to leave, potentially leaving the federation with a severely weakened leadership structure.
The upheaval could also affect the NFF’s planned elective congress, scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
While the reported departures have yet to be fully clarified through the federation’s statutory processes, the development represents a major turning point for an organisation facing questions over administration, financial accountability and the declining fortunes of Nigeria’s national teams.
The Super Eagles have also endured a difficult period, while the Super Falcons’ World Cup setback has further increased calls for significant changes at the Glass House.
The latest developments could now pave the way for a leadership transition as Nigerian football stakeholders await clarity on how the federation will be managed ahead of the next election.
