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Nigeria Football Federation leadership resigns amid scrutiny

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Nigeria Football Federation leadership resigns amid scrutiny

Summary

The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including president Ibrahim Gusau and general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, has resigned, creating a void at the top of Nigerian soccer. The resignations followed Nigeria's absence from the last two men's World Cups and the recent failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The NFF has convened an emergency congress to address these changes and discuss governance and financial issues. Stakeholder calls for reforms are gaining attention as the federation navigates this leadership crisis.

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•Ibrahim Gusau resigns 34 days before the end of his term.
•NFF executives stepped down amid performance scrutiny over national teams.
•Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
•An emergency congress is set to address NFF's future and governance.
•Pressure for reform is mounting from former players and stakeholders.

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