The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and the federation’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, were among global football leaders who gathered in Miami, Florida, on Monday for the 2025 FIFA Executive Football Summit.
Senior officials from FIFA, regional confederations, and member associations gathered at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside for a high-level summit focused on shaping the future of global football through strategic dialogue.
The summit served as a platform for decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore collaborative pathways, with discussions focused on FIFA’s evolving competition structure, enhanced investment in women’s football, and the ongoing implementation of development programmes, including preparations for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
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The attendance of Nigeria’s top football executives signals the country’s active involvement in shaping the trajectory of the global game.
Nigeria’s participation also comes at a time when African nations are increasingly engaging with FIFA’s broader agenda, including youth development, infrastructure funding, and the growth of the women’s game across the continent.
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi in Miami. Photo Credit: X
Among the headline topics was the FIFA Club World Cup, which is set to expand into a larger global format. Delegates discussed qualification pathways, calendar adjustments, and commercial considerations for participating teams and federations.
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Equally prominent was the emphasis on women’s football development, with FIFA urging national associations to prioritise long-term strategies, grassroots expansion, and professionalisation.
The summit brought together delegates from all six FIFA confederations, including CAF, UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC, CONMEBOL, and OFC, underscoring the international scope of the event.
