Football's governing body has expressed concerns about potential interference in the Nigeria Football Federation. A letter was sent to Nigerian football authorities, seeking clarification on reports of government involvement. The correspondence was signed by the Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, on September 1, 2026.

The issue at hand is the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, allegedly due to a directive from the Presidency. This development may be a concern under certain statutes.

Further details on this matter are available, including specific articles of the governing body's statutes that may have been violated.