Nigerian football is in mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away at the age of 74.
His death was confirmed on Saturday, April 18, 2026, by the football body and key stakeholders in the game, marking the end of a long-standing career in sports administration that spanned several decades.
Galadima served as president of the then Nigeria Football Association between 2002 and 2006, a period that played a notable role in shaping the structure and governance of football in the country before the body adopted its current name.
Born in Kano, he was deeply involved in sports administration from the state level upward.
Over the years, he occupied several influential positions, including chairman of the Kano State Football Association, executive chairman of the Kano State Sports Council, and member of the National Sports Commission.
He is also widely associated with the establishment and development of Kano Pillars Football Club, where he played a key role in strengthening the club’s early structure and growth.
Galadima was regarded as one of the prominent figures in Nigerian sports administration, with a legacy closely linked to football development at both grassroots and elite levels across the country.
