Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and members of the federation’s board are reportedly considering resignation, according to multiple reports, amid escalating pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. Official confirmation from the NFF is still awaited.
The speculation comes after weeks of turmoil triggered by the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in the team’s history – a setback that followed the Super Eagles’ own failure to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Sources say Gusau is expected to address his position at a press conference, though he has previously dismissed reports that he was preparing to step down. His political camp reportedly remains active ahead of NFF elections scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
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Calls for the board to quit have grown louder in recent weeks. Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has repeatedly demanded an overhaul of the federation’s leadership, describing the current setup as unfit to rebuild Nigerian football.
Veteran broadcaster Danladi Bako has urged Gusau’s board to emulate federations elsewhere that resigned after failing to qualify for major tournaments.
The Federal Government has also weighed in. Reports claim the National Sports Commission handed the NFF board a 24-hour ultimatum to resign over allegations of maladministration and misappropriation, though board member Nse Essien has pushed back, denying the government issued any such demand.
The leadership reportedly met separately with the Senate Committee on Sports and Presidency officials this week to discuss the crisis.
Adding to the uncertainty, reports suggest eight of the NFF’s 13 executive committee members have already resigned — one shy of the number needed to automatically dissolve the board. Should that happen, the National Sports Commission is expected to install an interim committee to run Nigerian football for several months ahead of fresh elections.
Gusau, for his part, has reportedly written to FIFA appealing for intervention, warning that government-forced removal of his board could trigger a fresh suspension of Nigeria from international football.
As it stands, nothing is confirmed. The NFF has not issued an official statement, and reports remain based on sources within the federation and government circles.
