Gusau denies any altercation with CAF Vice President, Fouzi Lekjaa
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has described as ‘total falsehood’, a report circulating in sections of the social media that he had a public spat with President of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa during a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Morocco.
The unsubstantiated report alleged that Gusau, who is also President of WAFU B, engaged in a hot argument with Lekjaa, who is also the 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football, at a meeting that took place during the just-concluded 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in the North African Kingdom.
“I really don’t know where the report is coming from. Nigeria and Morocco have very cordial relationships in the game of football, and even at the level of government, both countries have a warm relationship. Personally, I have always had a good relationship with Mr. Lekjaa.
“There was no shouting match, neither were there any insults thrown. Whoever came up with that report engaged in mongering of total falsehood.”
Gusau also denied making any comments with regards to the officiating of the second semi-final of the AFCON between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, 14th January.
“Before the match, I had publicly made it known that the NFF was not apprehensive about the officiating. After the match, I made no comments whatsoever, and I am totally bemused at where the reporter got his story that Mr. Lekjaa and myself engaged in a shouting match because of my comments on the officiating of the game.
“As far as the NFF is concerned, we only have praises for the Morocco Football Federation, the Local Organizing Committee, the Government of Morocco and the Confederation of African Football for organizing a very successful AFCON that had all the glamour and glitz that will stay in our memories for many years to come.”
The Moroccan Football Federation has announced that it will take legal action with the CAF and FIFA after Senegal withdraws from the final of #AFCON2025
In the statement it said:
"This significantly impacted the normal flow of the match and the players’ performance”
*NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Orders Three Home Matches Behind Closed Doors After Uyo Incident*
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has imposed sanctions on Ibom Angels FC following crowd disturbances and the assault on Bayelsa Queens players and officials during their Premiership fixture in Uyo on Wednesday.
The disciplinary action, announced on Thursday, 8 January 2026, followed a review of match officials’ reports and video evidence from the NWFL Premiership encounter, played on 7 January 2026 at the Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom State.
Supporters of Ibom Angels were found to have encroached onto the field of play and attacked players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, an act the league described as a serious violation of its regulatory framework and the principles of fair play.
As a result, the NWFL fined Ibom Angels a total of ₦2.5 million for multiple breaches of its regulations.
The fine includes ₦1.5 million for contravening Article 26.1 relating to assault, intimidation and offensive conduct, and an additional ₦1 million for bringing the game into disrepute and failing to provide adequate security.
The league organizers also ordered Ibom Angels to play their next three home matches behind closed doors, in line with Article 16.4 of the NWFL regulations.
Commenting on the decision, NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi said the sanctions were necessary to protect the integrity of the league and ensure the safety of all participants.
“The safety of players, officials and match personnel is non-negotiable,” Shabi said.
“What occurred in Uyo represents a serious breach of our regulations and the values of the NWFL. We will take stiffer actions against any club whose supporters engage in violence or conduct capable of bringing the league into disrepute.”
The affected fixtures to be played without spectators are Ibom Angels’ home games against Ekiti Queens, Edo Queens and Naija Ratels, scheduled for January and February.
The NWFL further warned that any failure to comply with the sanctions or a repeat of such incidents could attract more severe penalties, including extended venue bans or further disciplinary measures.
PHOTO ATTACHED: Ibom Angels
E-SIGNED Samuel Ahmadu, Media Director, Nigeria Women Football League January 8, 2026 media@thenwfl.com
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Fixed fee €35m , €5m add-ons to Atalanta after player’s decision to go for Atlético Madrid.
Lookman is now set to travel for his medicals.
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Gusau denies any altercation with CAF Vice President, Fouzi Lekjaa
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has described as ‘total falsehood’, a report circulating in sections of the social media that he had a public spat with President of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa during a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Morocco.
The unsubstantiated report alleged that Gusau, who is also President of WAFU B, engaged in a hot argument with Lekjaa, who is also the 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football, at a meeting that took place during the just-concluded 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in the North African Kingdom.
“I really don’t know where the report is coming from. Nigeria and Morocco have very cordial relationships in the game of football, and even at the level of government, both countries have a warm relationship. Personally, I have always had a good relationship with Mr. Lekjaa.
“There was no shouting match, neither were there any insults thrown. Whoever came up with that report engaged in mongering of total falsehood.”
Gusau also denied making any comments with regards to the officiating of the second semi-final of the AFCON between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, 14th January.
“Before the match, I had publicly made it known that the NFF was not apprehensive about the officiating. After the match, I made no comments whatsoever, and I am totally bemused at where the reporter got his story that Mr. Lekjaa and myself engaged in a shouting match because of my comments on the officiating of the game.
“As far as the NFF is concerned, we only have praises for the Morocco Football Federation, the Local Organizing Committee, the Government of Morocco and the Confederation of African Football for organizing a very successful AFCON that had all the glamour and glitz that will stay in our memories for many years to come.”
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The Moroccan Football Federation has announced that it will take legal action with the CAF and FIFA after Senegal withdraws from the final of #AFCON2025
In the statement it said:
"This significantly impacted the normal flow of the match and the players’ performance”
No be small thing o
#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025
#SportsUpdate
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria climb 12 place to 26th position in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking.
Also ranked 3rd in Africa
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Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on panelists to claim Bronze medal at the ongoing #AFCON2025
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It will be a West Vs North Africa clash in the ongoing #AFCON2025 Finals. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 #afconwithfirstladyofsports
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Another heartbreak for Mo Salah.
Once again the AFCON title slips away...
And Senegal heads to the #AFCON2025 Final.
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Talking #AFCON2025 QF clash between 🇳🇬 vs 🇩🇿 on @News Central TV
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*NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Orders Three Home Matches Behind Closed Doors After Uyo Incident*
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has imposed sanctions on Ibom Angels FC following crowd disturbances and the assault on Bayelsa Queens players and officials during their Premiership fixture in Uyo on Wednesday.
The disciplinary action, announced on Thursday, 8 January 2026, followed a review of match officials’ reports and video evidence from the NWFL Premiership encounter, played on 7 January 2026 at the Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom State.
Supporters of Ibom Angels were found to have encroached onto the field of play and attacked players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, an act the league described as a serious violation of its regulatory framework and the principles of fair play.
As a result, the NWFL fined Ibom Angels a total of ₦2.5 million for multiple breaches of its regulations.
The fine includes ₦1.5 million for contravening Article 26.1 relating to assault, intimidation and offensive conduct, and an additional ₦1 million for bringing the game into disrepute and failing to provide adequate security.
The league organizers also ordered Ibom Angels to play their next three home matches behind closed doors, in line with Article 16.4 of the NWFL regulations.
Commenting on the decision, NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi said the sanctions were necessary to protect the integrity of the league and ensure the safety of all participants.
“The safety of players, officials and match personnel is non-negotiable,” Shabi said.
“What occurred in Uyo represents a serious breach of our regulations and the values of the NWFL. We will take stiffer actions against any club whose supporters engage in violence or conduct capable of bringing the league into disrepute.”
The affected fixtures to be played without spectators are Ibom Angels’ home games against Ekiti Queens, Edo Queens and Naija Ratels, scheduled for January and February.
The NWFL further warned that any failure to comply with the sanctions or a repeat of such incidents could attract more severe penalties, including extended venue bans or further disciplinary measures.
PHOTO ATTACHED: Ibom Angels
E-SIGNED
Samuel Ahmadu,
Media Director, Nigeria Women Football League
January 8, 2026
media@thenwfl.com
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Nigeria made it to the final 8 of the #AFCON2025
24 teams started the tournament ,8 were eliminated at the group stage, 16 made it to Knockout and we are down to 8 teams.
Here is what the quarter final fixtures look like👇🏾
Mali 🇲🇱 vs Senegal 🇸🇳
Cameroon 🇨🇲 vs Morocco 🇲🇦
Egypt 🇪🇬 vs Cote DIvoire 🇨🇮
Algeria 🇩🇿 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬
Who makes it to the semis ?
#TotalenergiesAfcon2025 #Afconwithfirstladyofsports
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