Trouble in Nigerian football: NFF president, others resign

Daily Trust | 28-08-2026 06:16am |

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has resigned along with members of his board, marking a significant development in Nigerian football. Gusau announced his resignation at the federation's headquarters in Abuja, stating that it followed consultations with stakeholders and his family, and was intended to allow for comprehensive reforms. The leadership, elected in October 2022, had faced mounting pressure over the state of football in the country.

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