The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved key amendments to its statutes and electoral framework, while fixing September 26, 2026, for its next elective congress.
The decisions were taken at an Extraordinary General Assembly held Monday at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
“The Congress… unanimously approved the amendments to the NFF Statutes (March 2026 Edition), the NFF Electoral Code and the Standing Orders of the General Assembly, as presented,” the federation said in a communiqué issued after the meeting.
The Congress also approved the appointment of 12 members into the NFF Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, drawn from the six geopolitical zones, with inauguration scheduled for March 25 in Abuja.
On financial oversight, the Congress ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young as the new independent auditor for a four-year term following a competitive selection process. The body noted that the firm’s appointment followed “a rigorous process of selection that involved a total of seven firms.”
The assembly further approved Lafia, Nasarawa State, as the venue for the 2026 Elective Congress.
In addition, members passed a vote of confidence on the NFF Executive Committee led by President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, citing its “ongoing efforts in robustly developing the game of football across the length and breadth of Nigeria.”
Earlier, the Congress observed a minute of silence in honour of former NFF Technical Director and ex-Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde and former Nigeria captain Henry Nwosu, among other stakeholders.
The Congress also commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s support for sports development, stating that the backing has been reflected in “generous financial rewards to players and officials of the National Teams” and funding for international competitions.
It further praised the Bayelsa State Government for its hospitality, noting the “warmth and generosity in hosting the delegates,” while acknowledging the presence of FIFA and CAF representatives at the assembly.
