Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations
Summary
The president of Nigeria’s Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, resigned amid corruption claims and poor team performances. The federation faces a government probe over missing funds, and the Nigerian president has ordered a reform of the football system.Key Facts
- Ibrahim Musa Gusau resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
- Several board members of the NFF also resigned.
- Nigeria’s secret police are investigating the alleged misuse of about $12.7 million given to the federation by the government.
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered a full reform of football administration in the country.
- The NFF faces longstanding accusations of corruption and poor management.
- Nigeria’s women’s team, the Super Falcons, failed to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time ever.
- The men’s team, the Super Eagles, missed the last two World Cups.
- Gusau blamed economic difficulties and announced a new $4.5 million annual sponsorship from Adidas.
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