NFF President Gusau, Executive Members Resign

NFF President Gusau, Executive Members Resign Amid Pressure’
NFF faces scrutiny over national team setbacks and N17 billion fund.
Reported resignations could affect September 27 NFF board elections.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, and several members of the federation’s executive committee have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a report by Brilla FM, the NFF leadership had come under intense scrutiny following a series of setbacks involving the country’s national teams.

TVC News also reportedly confirmed the development through a senior member of the Supporter Club said to be close to Gusau.

The reported resignations come amid increased scrutiny of the federation over the utilisation of funds released by the Federal Government for Nigeria’s national teams.

The Department of State Services has reportedly joined other security agencies in investigating the NFF over the use of the N17 billion intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024.

The fund was approved to settle outstanding wages and bonuses owed to members of Nigeria’s national teams.

The latest development follows growing concerns over the performance and administration of the national teams, with the Super Eagles missing consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments and the Super Falcons failing to qualify for the women’s tournament for the first time.

The Super Falcons lost 1 0 to Cameroon in the quarter finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, ending their title defence and denying them automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Nigeria subsequently entered the qualification playoff route but suffered a 2 1 defeat to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.

The defeat ended Nigeria’s unprecedented run of appearing at every FIFA Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991.

BREAKING: NFF President Gusau, Executive Members Resign Amid Pressure

The setbacks had intensified calls for changes within the NFF, with Gusau and members of his executive committee facing increasing pressure to step down.

According to the report, more than half of the 13 member NFF board had allegedly resigned, with eight members said to have left their positions.

The reported mass resignations could also have implications for the September 27 election into the NFF board, which is scheduled to take place in Lafia, Nasarawa State.