Former NFF President Ibrahim Galadima Dies at 74

Ibrahim Galadima, a former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, died on Saturday in Kano at the age of 74 after a prolonged illness, marking another significant loss for Nigeria's sports community.

The death was confirmed by former NFF General Secretary Sani Toro and by Kano Pillars Football Club, which Galadima helped found in 1991. Toro announced the news on social media, expressing regret and praying for Galadima's soul. The club described him as a respected administrator whose leadership shaped Nigerian football at both local and national levels.

Galadima served as president of the Nigeria Football Association, later restructured as the NFF, from 2002 to 2006. During his tenure, he focused on administrative reforms that supported Nigeria's participation in continental and global competitions, including efforts to qualify the Super Eagles for major tournaments. He succeeded in steering the federation through a period of transition, though the team ultimately missed the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Born on June 14, 1951, in Kano, Galadima built a decades-long career in sports governance. He began as chairman of the Kano State Football Association from 1977 to 1979 and later...