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NFF President, Committee Members Resign

Published 27 August 2026

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and a significant number of its Executive Committee members have reportedly resigned amid intense pressure over the poor performance of the country's national teams and concerns about the federation's administration. The reported mass resignations, which have not yet been officially confirmed by the NFF, come as the federation faces scrutiny over its handling of players' entitlements and an investigation into the use of government funds. The development follows a series of disappointing results for Nigerian football.

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