‎NFF Crisis: NSC Names Ikpeme Acting General Secretary

Daily Trust | 28-08-2026 10:16am |

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following a leadership shake-up. Ikpeme, who previously served as Deputy General Secretary, will oversee the federation's secretariat during the transition, with Dr Ademola Olajire as Acting Deputy General Secretary. The appointments came after the resignations of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, and several Executive Committee members. The NSC also suspended all processes for the NFF Elective Congress scheduled for September 27, stating that a fresh electoral process will commence after comprehensive reforms in consultation with FIFA and CAF.

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