August 27, 2026
ABUJA — President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his tenure as the head of the country’s football governing body to an end.
Gusau officially announced his resignation on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja, amid mounting pressure over the recent fortunes of Nigeria’s national teams.
His announcement followed reports that he and members of the NFF Executive Committee had resigned from their positions.
The development comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over Nigeria’s poor performances in international football.
