FIFA Threatens NFF Suspension Over Alleged Government Interference FIFA has demanded clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the development could attract sanctions if confirmed. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, and signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on
The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has suspended all processes leading to the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Elective Congress scheduled for September 27, 2026, following the resignation of the federation’s top officials, CSONews24 reports. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the NFF Executive Committee resigned from their positions on Thursday.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and 13 members of the federation’s board have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. The reported resignations come against the backdrop of growing criticism of the NFF leadership following a series of disappointing results by the country’s national teams. The
EFCC, ICPC Probe N12bn NFF Intervention Fund Amid Mounting Football Crisis The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have commenced investigations into the utilisation of the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding players’ wages,