Nigeria Soccer Federation President Resigns After Teams Fail to Reach Major Tournaments
Reports say as many as 8 of 13 executive committee members have quit as Nigeria football faces scrutiny over poor results and a N17 billion fund probe.
- On Thursday, Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau is expected to address the media in Abuja amid reports that he and several board members have resigned from their positions.
- Intense pressure followed a series of sporting failures, including the Super Eagles missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons failing to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
- Beyond sporting setbacks, the Department of State Services is investigating the NFF's use of a N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released in 2024 to settle outstanding payments for national team players and officials.
- Reports suggest eight of the 13 NFF Executive Committee members have resigned, while a fact-finding committee alleged that officials influenced national team invitations for financial gains.
- These resignations cast uncertainty over the NFF elective congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, as the federation faces potential restructuring following the leadership shake-up.
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Nigeria Football Federation members resign, statement says
LAGOS, Aug 27 : 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.
NFF president Ibrahim Gusau resigns amid financial probe, national team failures
Ibrahim Musa Gusau resigned as Nigeria Football Federation president amid scrutiny over the use of government funds and setbacks for national teams, including the Super Falcons missing the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Reports indicate that several other board members also resigned.
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Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ibrahim Gusau resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday after mounting pressure that followed the country’s failure to qualify for major tournaments.
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