Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau resigns amid leadership crisis

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Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and several members of the Executive Committee have reportedly resigned. Reports suggest that as many as eight of the 13 board members have stepped down following intense pressure regarding the administration of Nigerian football.

The leadership crisis follows a series of major setbacks for Nigeria's national teams, most notably the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, ending their continuous participation since 1991. Additionally, the men's senior team, the Super Eagles, failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Simultaneously, the NFF is facing scrutiny from security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These agencies are investigating the management of a N17 billion Federal Government intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024, which was intended to cover outstanding wages and bonuses for national team players.

In response to the unfolding situation, the NFF Congress has summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja to discuss the stability, governance, and future of the federation.

Entities

Bola Tinubu · Department of State Services · Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Fanny Amun · Ibrahim Gusau · Nigeria Football Federation

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Eight of the 13 members of the NFF executive committee have reportedly resigned. nigeriafootball.ng · www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng · www.nigerianeye.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · thenews-chronicle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nigeria men's senior team, the Super Eagles, failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. nigeriafootball.ng · www.completesports.com · www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] The NFF Congress scheduled an emergency meeting in Abuja to discuss the federation's current developments. gwg.ng · dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Department of State Services (DSS) is investigating the utilization of a N17 billion Federal Government intervention fund. www.parrotnewspaper.com · dailyreport.ng · www.cknnigeria.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · www.naijanews.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. www.parrotnewspaper.com · dailyreport.ng · nigeriafootball.ng · www.cknnigeria.com · www.completesports.com · +3 more
[DISPUTED] Ibrahim Gusau and several members of the NFF executive committee reportedly stepped down. www.parrotnewspaper.com · dailyreport.ng · nigeriafootball.ng · www.cknnigeria.com · www.pulsesports.ng · +7 more