Court Adjourns NFF Leadership Suit, Allows Current Board to Stay On

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit challenging the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), effectively allowing the current board to remain in office pending further legal proceedings.

The case was adjourned to March 31, 2026 for hearing, according to the court ruling.

The suit was brought by Harrison Jalla, a football advocate, who is seeking to compel the NFF to conduct fresh elections into its board. The adjournment means the present NFF leadership will continue to oversee the federation’s affairs amid ongoing controversies surrounding corruption allegations and governance issues.

Speaking after the court session, Jalla expressed disappointment over the delay but warned that the broader issue remains accountability within Nigerian football administration.

He alleged that billions of naira in sponsorship funds and over $35 million in broadcast rights revenue have been mismanaged. According to Jalla, investigations into these financial infractions were reportedly acknowledged during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari but yielded no concrete action.

“It is unacceptable that those who should be answering corruption charges are instead using state institutions to silence critics,” Jalla said.

He also accused the Nigeria Police Force of being deployed against whistleblowers seeking to expose wrongdoing in the football body.

Jalla further stated that in a properly functioning system, testimonies from insiders including a former captain of the Super Eagles should have triggered immediate investigations and prosecutions.

The NFF has yet to issue an official response to the latest allegations. The case is expected to resume at the end of March.