.Failures in U17, U20, U23, Super Eagles too heavy to keep current NFF board
.Five benchmarks for new board; change must begin with structural reforms
By Douglas Baye-Osagie
The Nigeria Football Federation elections are set for September, and the anger is louder than ever. Nigerians are still in pain over missing the 2026 World Cup — the biggest World Cup in history with 48 teams and 10 African countries represented. This absence has forced every fan, ex-international, and stakeholder to ask one painful question: who is accountable?
Elections without benchmarks are just ceremonies. Corporations have KPIs. Governments have manifesto scorecards. Football federations must have accountability thresholds. Without them, failure becomes policy and excuses become the manifesto.
