Why I resigned as NFF President – Ibrahim Gusau

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, on Wednesday revealed why he resigned from his position.

Gusau explained that his love for Nigeria and determination to continue contributing to the progress of football led to his resignation.

He issued the explanation during a press conference in Abuja.

Gusau was appointed as the President of NFF on September 30, 2022, at the 78th Elective Congress in Benin City, Edo State.

He resigned alongside other board members with immediate effect amid calls for a probe over the NFF’s handling of football in Nigeria.

The call for a probe was triggered by the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

However, Gusau said: “As Nigerians, nobody is better than this country; we all love our country and its progress, and as people that have been in football and managing football, we need to look at ourselves and say what next?

“So we made consultations between family, friends, and stakeholders, and I decided to resign my position. I advised my Board members that anybody who will follow me should resign.

“For me, I want to make it clear, and by the grace of God, we hope to continue making our contribution because of our experience and relationships we have within African football; we will continue to give our contribution for the progress of Nigerian football.”