By: Clifford Anuyua, Enugu
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from office.
Gusau, who made the announcement during a press conference at the NFF Glass House in Abuja on Thursday, advised members of his board to resign.
He, however, disclosed that he was not aware of any board member who had so far stepped down.
His resignation comes amid growing criticism of football administration in Nigeria, following recent setbacks suffered by the country’s national teams, particularly the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, who both failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Gusau, who was elected to lead the Nigerian football governing body at the 78th Elective Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation in September 2022, stepped down shortly before the end of his tenure.
Gusau’s resignation could throw may affect the September 27 elections for the federation’s board, which are scheduled to hold in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The former NFF President explained that he decided to step aside to give other Nigerians the opportunity to contribute to the development of football in the country.
He, however , insisted that despite the failure of the federation’s men’s and women’s teams to qualify for the World Cups, he was leaving the NFF in a better position than he found it.(The Daily Revealer)
