NFF President Gusau, Other Board Members Reportedly Resign
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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NFF crisis: Gusau to address press amid resignation reports
The reported resignation and the growing crisis surrounding Nigerian football are expected to dominate Thursday's engagement. The post NFF crisis: Gusau to address press amid resignation reports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NFF President Gusau, other board members reportedly resign
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau and other board members have reportedly resigned from their positions. This follows intense scrutiny over their handling of football in the country. The development was reportedly triggered by the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Nigeria have always qualified […] NFF President Gusau, other board members reportedly resign
NFF President Gusau, other board members resign
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football. The latest debacle was the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup for the first time. Vanguard learned that the board had been badgered by security agents, as it came under scrutiny over the (mis)management of funds …
NFF President To Resign As DSS Probes Alleged Missing N17b
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, is expected to resign from office alongside several members of the federation’s Executive Committee on Thursday, amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. Gusau is scheduled to meet with members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, where he is expected to make a formal announcement on the development. His reported resignation comes as …
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