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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by the country to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments.

The President said the reform is aimed at addressing longstanding structural weaknesses in the administration and development of football, while creating a stronger system capable of producing sustained success.

Tinubu, in a statement on Thursday, said the review would cover governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football.

He said the performance of Nigerian football has remained below expectations despite the country’s abundance of talent, huge public support and significant investment in the sport.

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“Football, Nigeria’s most popular sport and the greatest beneficiary of public support, investment and national attention, has continued to struggle basically due to structural deficits within the system,” the President said.

According to him, while other sports have recorded meaningful progress following the reset of the sports sector under the re-established National Sports Commission, football has continued to face challenges that require urgent institutional attention.

The President said Nigeria must develop football institutions that can match the country’s exceptional talent, passion and resources with improved administration and consistent performances on the international stage.

As part of the reform process, Tinubu directed the Chairman of the National Sports Commission to work with the Nigeria Football Federation Secretariat and relevant stakeholders to ensure continuity in essential football administration.

He also ordered a broad and consultative process involving key stakeholders in the sport.

The process is expected to provide an opportunity for players, coaches, administrators, clubs, supporters and other stakeholders to contribute to efforts aimed at restructuring the game.

Tinubu further directed that appropriate consultations be held with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football to ensure that the reform process complies with Nigeria’s international football obligations.

The President’s directive comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the state of Nigerian football and the country’s inability to consistently translate its vast footballing talent into sustained international success.

Nigeria has historically been one of Africa’s football powerhouses, producing internationally recognised players and achieving notable successes at youth and senior levels.

However, administrative disputes, concerns over domestic competitions, development structures and inconsistent performances have continued to attract criticism from football stakeholders and supporters.

The President said the current situation requires collective action and a willingness by stakeholders to address the underlying problems rather than continue with the existing system.

He called on football stakeholders and Nigerians to support the transition and work together towards building a stronger, more accountable and successful football system.

The reform is expected to place greater emphasis on sustainable development pathways for young players, stronger domestic competitions and improved governance.

Tinubu said the objective is not merely to respond to recent setbacks but to establish a football structure capable of delivering long-term success.

The President maintained that Nigeria’s football system must begin to reflect the quality of talent available in the country and the enormous passion Nigerians have for the sport.

The National Sports Commission and the NFF are therefore expected to play central roles in the reform process, alongside other stakeholders and international football bodies.

The Presidency said the process would be broad and consultative, with the ultimate goal of strengthening Nigerian football and restoring the country’s competitiveness in regional, continental and global competitions.

The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

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