Following the resignation of Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has emerged as the leading candidate to fill the influential regional position, Gathered NigeriaSoccernet.com.
According to sources close to the matter, Gusau’s seniority, leadership reputation, and diplomatic relationships within the region have placed him in a prime position to succeed Okraku. As the most senior football executive in the zone after Okraku’s departure, Gusau is widely regarded as a stabilizing and unifying figure.
His tenure as NFF President has been praised for restoring balance and professionalism in Nigerian football, qualities that resonate well with other member associations in the zone. An insider with knowledge of the situation told AfricaSoccer.com:
“He’s popular, level-headed, and very experienced in football administration. There’s a strong chance he’ll be backed by consensus.”
Several nations in WAFU Zone B are reportedly already rallying behind Gusau, even ahead of the formal nomination process, which is expected to be announced soon.
If confirmed, Gusau’s leadership could bring both continuity and renewed momentum to WAFU’s strategic goals—strengthening integration and accelerating football development across West Africa.