Stakeholders Demand Reforms in Nigerian Football Governance
Stakeholders have called for grassroots-driven reforms in Nigerian football after the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board, including President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi. President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need to address “repeated failures” in the sport.
An interim board has been established, with Emmanuel Ikpeme appointed as interim general secretary and Ademola Olajire as interim deputy general secretary. Gusau confirmed his resignation during a news conference in Abuja last Thursday.
The NFF has faced criticism for the poor performance of Nigeria’s national and youth teams, particularly the failure to qualify for World Cups. Yemi Idowu, a member of the 10-year Football Masterplan, stressed the importance of local football structures for national success.
Harrison Jalla, chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative, called for a democratically elected NFF Congress and executive committee. The National Sports Commission is in contact with FIFA to establish a normalization committee for new elections.
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