The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved key amendments to its statutes and electoral framework, fixing September 26 for its elective congress.
The decisions were reached at the NFF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where delegates unanimously endorsed revisions to the NFF Statutes (March 2026 Edition), Electoral Code, and Standing Orders aimed at strengthening governance and transparency.
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Congress also ratified a 12-member Electoral Committee and Appeals Committee, drawn from the six geopolitical zones, with inauguration scheduled for March 25 in Abuja.
On financial governance, delegates approved Ernst & Young as the federation’s independent auditor for a four-year term following a competitive selection process involving seven firms.
The assembly confirmed Nasarawa State as the host city for the 2026 elective congress, setting the stage for the federation’s next leadership transition.
A vote of confidence was passed on the NFF executive committee led by Ibrahim Musa Gusau, citing progress in football development across the country.
The assembly also observed a minute’s silence in honour of late football figures, including Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu.
Delegates commended Bola Tinubu for his support of sports, particularly funding and incentives for national teams in international competitions.
The Bayelsa State Government was praised for hosting the event, while representatives from FIFA and CAF attended and expressed support for Nigeria’s football reforms.
