NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, Board Members Resign
Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the NFF board have resigned amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. The board had faced growing criticism over the performance and management of the country’s national teams, with the latest setback being the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Falcons’ title defence ended with a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, leaving them to pursue a playoff route for World Cup qualification. The leadership crisis has also unfolded against the backdrop of scrutiny by security agencies over the management of funds allocated to the federation. The Department of State Services joined other agencies in examining the use of the N17 billion Federal Government intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to settle outstanding wages and bonuses owed to national team players.
The investigation has reportedly focused on how the funds released to the NFF were utilised, with officials expected to provide relevant records and documentation. A source described the review of financial documents as a normal process and dismissed suggestions that it amounted to a witch-hunt. The latest development comes as concerns continue to grow over the state of Nigerian football, with the Super Eagles having missed successive FIFA World Cup tournaments and the Super Falcons suffering the unprecedented setback of missing the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The resignation of Gusau and other board members now marks a major leadership change at the football federation as questions remain over the future direction and management of Nigerian football.
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