The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rescheduled its 2026 Elective Congress by 24 hours, with the election now fixed for Sunday, September 27, in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The exercise was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26, but the federation approved the change following concerns over a clash with the Super Eagles’ opening qualifying fixture for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The decision was reached during an Extraordinary General Assembly of the NFF held virtually on Wednesday.
NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau explained that the adjustment became necessary after the federation, in consultation with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), confirmed Friday, September 25 as the date for Nigeria’s opening AFCON qualifying match against Madagascar.
According to Gusau, several candidates contesting positions in the NFF election are expected to be involved in the Super Eagles’ activities surrounding the fixture. Holding the elective congress the following morning would therefore have created significant logistical difficulties for candidates travelling from the match venue to Lafia.
He said the NFF Executive Committee consequently sought the approval of Congress to move the election to September 27, allowing candidates and other stakeholders adequate time to participate in both the national team engagement and the electoral process.
The proposal was presented to the Extraordinary General Assembly, where it was moved and seconded before receiving the approval of Congress members.
The rescheduled congress is expected to produce the members of the NFF Executive Committee who will administer Nigerian football for the next four-year cycle.
The election is coming at a significant period for Nigerian football, with the federation preparing for a new executive cycle while the national teams face major competitive and administrative challenges.
For now, the venue remains unchanged, with Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, retaining the hosting rights for the elective congress.
The 24-hour adjustment is therefore intended primarily to prevent a scheduling conflict and ensure that eligible candidates and delegates can participate effectively in the electoral process.
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