Fani-Kayode Speaks on Rumoured Interest in NFF Chairman Position Amid Super Eagles' Struggles
- Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode denied reports linking him to the chairmanship of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
- In a post on X on Thursday, September 11, Fani-Kayode described the reports as “fake news”, insisting he has no interest in football or in leading the organisation
- Fani-Kayode's clarification comes as Nigeria struggle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to played in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America
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FCT, Abuja - Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, on Thursday, September 11, has said claims that he has an interest in being the chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are "fake".
According to Fani-Kayode, he has no interest in football.
Source: Twitter
Fani-Kayode uninterested in NFF job
Legit.ng reports that the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) changed its name to the NFF in 2008. Abuja-headquartered NFF is the current governing body for football in the country.
'FFK', as Fani-Kayode is fondly called, wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:
"It has been brought to my attention that fake quotes are being attributed to me by various unknown blogs claiming that I have an interest in being Chairman of the NFA and that I have now decided to step down from the race to support someone else.
"This is all fake news. I know nothing about the NFA, I have no interest in the NFA or who leads it, I have no interest in football and thankfully I have not been approached or nominated for such a position by anyone and if I had I would have respectfully declined.
"I am not a footballer and I could not care less who the NFA Chairman is or will be."
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain asserted that "the whole thing is deeply insulting".
Source: Twitter
Legit.ng reports that the current NFF president is Ibrahim Gusau, a sports administrator from Zamfara state. The 61-year-old has served as the boss of the Nigerian football governing body since 2022, having succeeded Amaju Pinnick. His first term tenure is expected to expire in 2026.
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NFF reacts to Boniface's joke
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the NFF reacted to Victor Boniface’s now-deleted post that he has retired from the national team after the 1-1 draw against Russia.
Eric Chelle handed Boniface a rare start for the Super Eagles against Russia in the absence of Victor Osimhen, and he failed to capitalise, delivering an unimpressive performance in his 61 minutes on the pitch.
After his poor performance, he made a post on Instagram claiming he had retired from the national team.
Source: Legit.ng
