NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria as threat of ban looms
FIFA and CAF said 34 days after Ibrahim Gusau resigned that they are reviewing the NFF crisis before deciding next steps.
- FIFA and the Confederation of African Football directed the Nigeria Football Federation to suspend its electoral process, announcing a joint assessment mission to Abuja to evaluate the federation's governance crisis.
- The intervention follows the August 27 resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, along with General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and the NFF Executive Committee, creating a leadership vacuum 34 days before his four-year tenure ended.
- FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov instructed NFF Acting General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme to serve as the primary contact, reinforcing discussions held at FIFA House in Zurich on September 1 with Nigerian representatives.
- With the September 27 election in Lafia, Nasarawa State, now suspended, FIFA and CAF have reached no conclusions regarding the matters under review and must complete their assessment before determining next steps.
- Future leadership depends on the assessment outcome, as governing bodies address governance implications arising from recent upheaval following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons' "historic failure to qualify for the 2027 Women's" World Cup.
16 Articles
16 Articles
NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria as threat of ban looms
FIFA officials are set to visit Nigeria in the coming days, amid the crisis that has engulfed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. This was confirmed in an email from the world football governing body dated September 7. This is contrary to reports that FIFA and the National Sports Commission, NSC, delegation led by its chairman, […] NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria as threat of ban looms
FIFA, CAF send delegation to Abuja, say no decision yet on Nigeria football reforms
Contrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, had agreed on the proposed football reform in the country, another dimension has emerged.
FIFA and CAF order suspension of NFF election as it plans joint mission to Abuja - Newsy People
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have directed the Nigeria Football Federation to suspend its ongoing electoral process and announced plans to send a joint assessment mission to Abuja as they examine the leadership and governance crisis within Nigerian football. The directive was contained in a letter dated September 7 and signed by FIFA’s […]
FIFA, CAF Suspend NFF Electoral Process Over Leadership Crisis
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) electoral process as they begin a comprehensive assessment of the leadership crisis engulfing Nigerian football. The directive was contained in a letter dated 7 September 2026 and signed by FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
