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27 August 2026

Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations

President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.

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