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After Nigeria's Football Setbacks, What Must Change In Sports Administration?
28 August 2026

After Nigeria's Football Setbacks, What Must Change In Sports Administration?

Nigeria Daily

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For years, football has been a source of national pride for Nigeria, but recent failures—including poor performances at major tournaments and missing out on the FIFA World Cup—have raised serious concerns about the administration of the game. 

The resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and other executives, alongside President Bola Tinubu's directive for comprehensive football reforms, has intensified calls for accountability and change. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask: After Nigeria's Football Setbacks, What Must Change in Sports Administration?