Nigeria Football Federation

Nigeria Football Federation
CAF
Founded21 August 1933 (1945 as NFA)
HeadquartersAbuja
FIFA affiliation1960
CAF affiliation1959
PresidentIbrahim Musa Gusau
Vice-PresidentFelix Anyansi-Agwu
Websitewww.thenff.com

The Nigeria Football Federation (known as Nigeria Football Association until 2008) is Nigeria's football governing body. It was formally launched in 1945 and formed the first Nigerian national football team in 1949. It joined CAF in 1959 and FIFA in 1960. The NFF headquarters is located in the city of Abuja.

As of 2008 it organises three leagues: The Nigerian Premier League, the Amateur League and the Women's League, and five competitions, including the Federation Cup and Women's Cup. The next Election is slated for 2022.