Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss

Calls for the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau have intensified following the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The team's 2-1 defeat to South Africa in a decisive play-off match in Morocco marked the end of Nigeria's unbroken streak of qualifying for every Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1991.

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The NFF President needs to tender a resignation letter before daybreak and NOT an apology letter.

This significant setback has amplified frustrations among Nigerian football supporters, who are now questioning the direction of the country's football administration. The defeat means South Africa and Ghana will advance to the FIFA Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament, while Nigeria's campaign is over. With the NFF elections less than two months away, the focus has shifted from the pitch to leadership.

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In a sane society this guy ought to resign and apologize for wasting our time.

Social media platforms have become a focal point for fan discontent, with many urging Gusau to step aside rather than seek re-election. Online comments express a strong sentiment that the NFF president should resign immediately, with some suggesting he should face more severe consequences than just an apology. Users described Gusau as "grossly incompetent" and "corrupt," demanding his departure.

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You don’t even have to clamour for his resignation. A responsible person would read the room and call it quits while he’s behind.

The Super Falcons' missed qualification is compounded by the men's senior team also failing to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive edition. This double failure, a first for Nigeria, has become a major talking point for a nation accustomed to its senior national teams participating in global football's biggest tournaments. Despite the mounting pressure, Gusau has defended the NFF's preparations, stating they provided the team with competitive matches.

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He should face jail time not just resign, very corrupt and incompetent NFF president.