The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and several members of the federation’s executive committee have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football.

According to reports, the resignation followed intense criticism of the NFF leadership, particularly after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking a historic setback for Nigeria’s women’s national team.

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The NFF board has also come under scrutiny from security and anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), over the management of the ₦17 billion Federal Government intervention fund approved in 2024 to settle outstanding wages and bonuses owed to members of Nigeria’s national teams.

A source cited by Vanguard said the DSS had requested documents relating to the utilisation of the funds, dismissing suggestions that the investigation amounted to witch-hunting. The source said examining records concerning government funds was part of the agency’s responsibility.

Reports indicate that eight of the 13 members of the NFF board had resigned following the pressure on the executive committee headed by Gusau.

The development comes after a difficult period for Nigerian football, with the Super Eagles missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons suffering the unprecedented setback of missing qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The Falcons’ World Cup qualification hopes suffered a major blow after they lost 1-0 to Cameroon in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final, ending their title defence and forcing them into a subsequent playoff route for a possible World Cup place.