Why I resigned from NFF fact-finding committee – Amun

Fanny Amun, former General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has explained his resignation as chairman of the federation's fact-finding committee was a deliberate move to safeguard the integrity and independence of its findings. Amun stated he submitted the committee's report shortly after its inauguration to preempt any potential external influence on its conclusions.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Amun revealed he deliberately completed the assignment within a week, despite informing the committee it would take two weeks. This was to ensure the report reached the NFF without alteration. "I did not want anyone to influence the report before I submitted it to the NFF. That was why I submitted it and resigned," Amun said.

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I did not want anyone to influence the report before I submitted it to the NFF. That was why I submitted it and resigned.

The NFF had established the committee on August 17, 2026, in response to a series of disappointing results by Nigeria's national teams, particularly the Super Falcons. The team's quarter-final exit from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations and a subsequent 2-1 loss to South Africa in a World Cup playoff meant Nigeria would miss the tournament for the first time since its inception in 1991.

The committee's mandate extended beyond the Super Falcons, tasked with investigating the causes of poor performances across all national teams and proposing solutions. Amun, alongside other notable figures in Nigerian football, chaired the panel. Despite the recent setbacks, Amun cautioned against viewing them as outright failures, noting the teams' continued qualification for major tournaments amidst administrative challenges.

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I told everyone, including members of the committee, that it would take two weeks, even though I knew it would not take me more than one week. This was because I did not want anyone to influence the fact-finding committee’s decisions. So, I decided to submit the report and resign. I am not someone who will spend more than enough time in a position.