Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary, Ambassador Fanny Amun, has explained why he resigned as chairman of the federation’s fact-finding committee shortly after submitting its report.
Speaking to the media, Amun said his decision was driven by a desire to ensure that the committee’s findings were submitted without external influence or interference.
“I didn’t want anyone to influence the report before I submitted it to the NFF. That was why I submitted it and resigned,” Amun said.
He explained that although he had informed members of the committee that the assignment could take up to two weeks, he was determined to complete the work much earlier to avoid any attempt to influence the outcome.
“I told everyone, including members of the committee, that it would take two weeks, even though I knew it would not take me more than one week. This was because I didn’t want anyone to influence the fact-finding committee’s decisions.
“So, I decided to submit the report and resign.”
Amun also said he has never been one to remain in a position longer than necessary once he has fulfilled the responsibility entrusted to him.
“Moreover, I am not someone who will spend more than enough time in a position,” he added.
The NFF inaugurated the committee on August 17, 2026, following a string of disappointing results by Nigeria’s national teams, particularly the Super Falcons.
The Falcons, the defending African champions and 10-time winners of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, suffered a quarter-final elimination before losing 2-1 to South Africa in the playoff for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The failure means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the competition was introduced in 1991.
However, the committee’s mandate extends beyond the Super Falcons. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau charged it with investigating the direct and remote causes of the recent poor performances of Nigeria’s national teams in international competitions.
The committee was chaired by Ambassador
Super Falcons
Amun with former Nigeria U-20 coach Ladan Bosso, former Super Falcons star Desire Oparanozie, former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju and Dr Alex Mana serving as members. Nasiru Jibril was appointed secretary.
