Nigeria: Ibrahim Gusau resigns as football federation president

The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, announced his resignation on Thursday amid a particularly tense climate around the governance of Nigerian football. Gusau confirmed his departure during a press conference held in the afternoon in Abuja. His resignation takes effect immediately and also concerns the other members of the NFF board.

The decision comes as the federation faces growing pressure over the management and organization of football in Nigeria. The departure of the entire leadership team now opens a period of uncertainty at the top of the body. The next steps will have to determine the terms of the transition and the formation of a new leadership team.

This resignation marks a major turning point for Nigerian football, as the NFF is regularly confronted with debates over its governance and performance. The authorities and national football stakeholders must now focus on ensuring continuity in the management of the federation and preparing for what comes next.