President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from office, throwing the country’s football administration into fresh uncertainty.
Gusau announced his resignation on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Federation Secretariat in Abuja, confirming earlier reports that he and several members of the federation’s Executive Committee had stepped down.
The NFF president formally confirmed his departure during a press conference with journalists in Abuja, bringing an end to days of speculation over the leadership changes within the federation.
His resignation comes amid growing criticism from Nigerians and football stakeholders over the direction of the country’s football under his administration.
The NFF has faced mounting scrutiny following a string of disappointing results involving Nigeria’s national teams, most notably the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The development is expected to trigger fresh questions over the leadership of the football federation and the next steps for the administration of the country’s national teams.
Gusau’s exit also comes alongside reports of resignations by other members of the NFF Executive Committee, potentially setting the stage for significant changes in the federation’s leadership structure.
