Following the resignation of the President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members, the National Sports Commission, NSC, chieftains are at loggerheads over who to name Normalisation Committee Chairman.
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Recall that Vanguard reported how the NFF board quit following intense pressure after poor management of Nigerian football and funds.
In fact, the Department of State Services, DSS, joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over the utilisation of the N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Federation for players’ wages and bonuses. Read the full story HERE.
NFF scribe confirms resignation
Meanwhile, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has confirmed that he has resigned, amid a major leadership shake-up at the country’s football governing body.
Sanusi’s resignation was confirmed on Thursday by the former NFF chief scribe himself, according to reports. He reportedly stated that the resignation of both himself and NFF President Gusau was true.
The development comes amid growing pressure on the NFF leadership following a difficult period for Nigerian football, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons’ historic failure to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Nomalisation Committee
The developments has thrown up the need for a nomalisation committee.
However, the National Sports Commission, NSC, chieftain are at loggerheads over who to name Normalisation Committee Chairman.
Reports say NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Bukola Olopade, are in a major disagreement over who should head the Normalisation Committee.
Two camps, stalled decisions, and panic among stakeholders.
Sources said both of them had agreed to force the NFF board to step aside. But they are in disagreement over who to choose as Chairman of the Normalisation Committee.
According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Mallam Dikko prefers Musa Ahmadu, while Olopade prefers Amaju Pinnick.
“We’ve seen this movie before. When administrators fight, players suffer, sponsors run, and FIFA starts asking questions,” the source added.
The ‘Normalisation Committee’ being suggested will take charge of the NFF for a period of three months.
The terms of reference for the committee will include the conduct of fresh elections for a new executive of the NFF.
This will, no doubt, affect the original schedule for the election which was originally fixed for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
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