Ibrahim Musa Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), bringing his tenure at the helm of Nigerian football administration to an abrupt end.
Mr Gusau formally announced his resignation during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday.
His departure comes amid mounting pressure on the NFF leadership following a series of setbacks involving Nigeria’s national teams. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons recently suffered a historic failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The development has intensified calls for greater accountability and reforms within the administration of Nigerian football.
Several members of the NFF Executive Committee have also stepped down, while the federation confirmed the resignation of its General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, alongside Mr Gusau and members of the Executive Committee.
The leadership crisis comes just weeks before the NFF’s scheduled elective congress on 27 September in Lafia, Nasarawa State, raising questions about the future of the federation’s electoral process and the arrangements for a transition.
The NFF has also faced scrutiny over its management of funds released by the Federal Government for the payment of outstanding wages and bonuses owed to national team players and officials.
Mr Gusau’s resignation marks a significant moment for Nigerian football, with stakeholders now expected to focus on restoring stability and rebuilding confidence in the country’s football administration.
Further details on the transition and the next steps for the federation are expected to emerge following the resignation.
