Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has resigned from his position and advised other members of the federation’s board to also step down.
Gusau announced his resignation during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, bringing his tenure as the head of the country’s football governing body to an abrupt end.
“I decided to resign from my position as the president of the NFF and advise my board members to also resign,” Gusau said.
His resignation has generated reactions across social media, with Nigerians raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his decision and calling for greater accountability within the football federation.
Some social media users linked the development to ongoing concerns over the management of Nigerian football, particularly the country’s recent poor results and financial accountability within the NFF.
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One user wrote: “No worry, now that you have resigned… EFCC is coming for you and your team. Una go explain tire.”
Another user questioned the timing of the resignation, saying: “There is more to the resignation, don’t let them trick you o.”
A different commenter asked: “What could be the issue?”
Another wrote: “Something is definitely wrong.”
Some Nigerians, however, wished Gusau well following his decision.
“Wishing you all the best sir,” one user wrote, while another said: “I wish you the best in life thank you for your service.”
Others called for further changes within the federation, with one commenter saying: “more needs to go.”
The resignation comes amid mounting criticism of the NFF over the state of Nigerian football, including the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing their qualification playoff to South Africa.
Nigeria had previously qualified for every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991.
The NFF has also faced scrutiny over the management of government funds released to support the country’s national teams, with reports that security agencies have been examining the utilisation of the funds.
Gusau’s resignation and his call for other board members to follow suit could therefore mark a major turning point for the administration of Nigerian football.
The development is expected to generate further discussions about accountability, leadership and the future direction of the NFF.