Ibrahim Gusau steps down as NFF President

Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stepped down from his post.

Gusau made his announcement of resignation at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, ending his stint after being worried about the state of football in Nigeria.

He made his statement during a media briefing with reporters in the Federal Capital Territory.

His resignation followed several days of reports that Gusau and some members of the NFF Executive Committee had stepped down, although the claims had initially not received official confirmation.

Gusau’s departure comes amid mounting criticism from football stakeholders and Nigerians over the performance and administration of the country’s football.

The NFF leadership had faced increased scrutiny following a series of disappointing results involving Nigeria’s national teams, most notably the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The latest development is expected to trigger further changes within the leadership of the football federation and has raised fresh questions about the immediate direction of Nigerian football.

The resignation also comes at a critical period for the NFF, with the federation expected to organise the process for electing a new executive leadership.