NFF Congress Tasks State Govts on Standard Football Infrastructure
Ibadan (Core Reporters) The congress of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called on the 36 State Governments and FCT to invest more in standard football infrastructure in order to meet FIFA and CAF requirements for international matches.
This was contained in a communique of the 2025 annual general assembly of the NFF held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Ibadan, Oyo state.
The congress, arising from its AGM on Saturday also passed a unanimous vote of confidence on Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau led NFF Executive Committee, for their exemplary stewardship in advancing football across the country.
The Congress endorsed the NFF Executive Committee’s resolve to ensure the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and urged sustained technical and administrative support to all National Teams.
Congress also approved the audited financial statements of the Nigeria Football Federation for the year ended 31st December 2024, as presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The Congress further approved the advertisement of the position of external auditors, noting that the mandatory tenure of Pricewaterhouse Coopers has been completed. While approving the Federation’s budget proposal for the 2026 financial year as presented.
The Congress underscored the strategic importance of grassroots football development and directed the Executive Committee to intensify efforts in talent discovery, refereeing capacity building, coaching education, and infrastructural enhancement in alignment with FIFA and CAF directives.
Also the Congress acknowledged the progress made in implementing the FIFA-mandated amendments to the NFF Statutes (2010 as amended) and assured that an Extraordinary General Assembly will be convened at the appropriate time to conclude the process.
The Congress commended the steady improvements across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and Nationwide League One (NLO). It urged league bodies, referees, and State Football Associations to maintain the drive for higher standards and stronger domestic competitions.
However, the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the FG’s steadfast backing of Nigerian football and all National Teams. The Congress also commended the National Sports Commission, under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko, for their resolute support of the Federation’s programmes and initiatives.
In the same vein, the Congres appreciated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, for graciously hosting the 81st Annual General Assembly of the NFF and for the outstanding arrangements made to welcome the U20 Women National Team, Falconets, to Ibadan for their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against their Rwandan counterparts. applauded the Government and people of Oyo State for their remarkable commitment to sports advancement and their generous hospitality to delegates and guests, affirming Ibadan’s readiness to host major international football events.
Meanwhile, NFF Congress further extended appreciation to the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, for their consistent and invaluable support towards the growth and advancement of Nigeria Football within the global and continental landscape.
Core Reporters report that the Congress celebrated the exploits of the various National Teams, particularly the Super Falcons for their 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title and the Super Eagles for securing qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. It further commended the Flying Eagles, Falconets, and Flamingos for their sterling performances on the global stage.
Communique Drafting Committee include: Chief Paul Edeh, Chairman; Barr. Tony O. Ugwu, Member; Hon. Idris Abdullahi Musa, Member; Mr. Emmanuel Attah, Member and Ademola Qlaiire, Secretary
