•FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The world football governing body, FIFA, has disclosed that it has not reached a final decision on the ongoing leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
FIFA said it is still examining the circumstances surrounding the mass resignation of the NFF leadership before determining the appropriate next steps, reports Daily Independent.
Recall that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the NFF Executive Committee resigned from their respective positions following concerns over the performances of Nigeria’s national teams.
The mass resignation created a leadership vacuum within the federation and prompted engagements between Nigerian football authorities and the international football governing bodies.
Following the development, Acting NFF General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and some representatives of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) travelled to FIFA headquarters in Zurich last Tuesday for discussions with FIFA officials over the situation.
However, in a letter dated September 7, 2026 and signed by Elkhan Mammadov, FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer, the organisation stated that no decision had been taken on the matter.
FIFA explained that it was still reviewing the situation in Nigeria and assessing the circumstances surrounding the developments before reaching a final position.
The governing body also indicated that it would hold further consultations with key stakeholders in Nigerian football before making its decision.
According to FIFA, the planned consultations will involve representatives of the NSC, representatives of the current NFF administration and representatives of the NFF’s various members.
The consultations are expected to give FIFA a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the crisis, the positions of the different stakeholders and other matters that may require consideration under the applicable FIFA, CAF and NFF regulatory frameworks.
FIFA’s latest position effectively means that no immediate decision has been taken regarding the administration of Nigerian football, with further engagements expected before the international body determines the way forward.
