NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and several Executive Committee members have reportedly resigned after weeks of growing pressure on Nigeria’s football leadership. However, the NFF has not officially confirmed the development.
Reports of the leadership shake-up emerged on Thursday, with sources claiming that Gusau and several board members have stepped down. The reports have yet to receive an official statement from the NFF. The exact number of officials who may have resigned also remains unclear.
The reported development comes during one of the most difficult periods for Nigerian football. The Super Eagles missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their second consecutive absence from the tournament. The Super Falcons also failed to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time since the competition began in 1991.
Pressure has also surrounded the federation’s handling of government funding, including a ₦17 billion intervention fund. Security agencies have reportedly examined aspects of the NFF’s financial management.
Reports indicate that at least eight of the NFF’s 13 Executive Committee members may have resigned. If confirmed, the departures could create a leadership vacuum and affect the federation’s planned elections.
The reported mass resignation could also trigger a wider restructuring of Nigerian football. However, the next steps remain uncertain until the NFF formally confirms the development.
For now, the reported resignations remain unconfirmed. Attention will turn to the NFF and Gusau for clarity, with the NFF president reportedly expected to address the media in Abuja.
Until an official statement emerges, the development should be treated as a developing report rather than a confirmed change in Nigeria’s football leadership.
