FIFA Accepts Resignations of Gusau, Other NFF Officials – Federation

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of former NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and other principal officers and members of the federation’s Executive Committee.

The NFF made this known on Tuesday while dismissing a purported letter circulating in sections of the media, which was allegedly issued by FIFA concerning recent leadership changes within the federation.

Describing the document as “totally fake,” the NFF said FIFA had already acknowledged and accepted the resignations of the affected officials.

The federation also disclosed that discussions are ongoing between FIFA, the National Sports Commission (NSC), the NFF administration and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on comprehensive reforms aimed at repositioning Nigerian football.

According to the NFF, the discussions are focused on developing a roadmap for the reforms in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations and statutes governing football administration.

The federation said, “NFF has debunked news of a ‘letter’ circulating in sections of the media as being from world-football governing body, FIFA.

“It is totally fake.

“FIFA has already accepted the resignations of former principal officers and members of the NFF Exco, and mutual engagement between the NSC, NFF administration, CAF is ongoing with FIFA on the comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football, including agreeing a roadmap going forward in accordance with the relevant rules, books and statutes.”

Gusau had confirmed his resignation at a news conference in Abuja last Thursday, stepping down before the expiration of his tenure, which was scheduled to end in September.

Following his resignation, the NFF announced an interim administrative arrangement, appointing former Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme as Interim General Secretary and former head of the Media and Communications Department, Ademola Olajire, as Interim Deputy General Secretary.

The leadership changes come amid increasing concerns over the state of Nigerian football and renewed calls for reforms in the administration of the sport.