The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly been given a 24-hour ultimatum to resign by the National Sports Commission (NSC), in what could mark a major turning point in the administration of Nigerian football.
The reported ultimatum comes amid mounting concerns over the management and declining fortunes of the country’s national teams.
According to a report by Arise News, the NSC has demanded the resignation of the NFF leadership within 24 hours.
The report has not, however, been independently confirmed by an official statement from either the NSC or NFF at the time of filing this report.
The development follows intense criticism of the country’s recent football performances, particularly the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons’ failure to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The crisis has also attracted the attention of the National Assembly. The Senate Committee on Sports on Wednesday summoned officials of both the NSC and NFF over the poor performances of Nigeria’s national teams.
The reported concerns surrounding the NFF administration include allegations of maladministration, financial mismanagement and poor decision-making, with growing calls from football stakeholders for greater accountability and reforms within the federation.
The situation could further intensify pressure on NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and members of the federation’s executive committee, particularly as questions continue to be raised over the direction and governance of Nigerian football.
The reported 24-hour ultimatum, if formally confirmed, could have significant implications for the NFF’s planned electoral process and the wider administration of the sport.
For now, attention is focused on whether the NFF leadership will respond to the reported demand and whether the NSC will officially communicate its position.
The latest development adds to an increasingly tense period for Nigerian football, with stakeholders demanding urgent measures to restore confidence, accountability and competitiveness to the national teams and the wider football system.
