The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman of its newly constituted Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, with a mandate to drive the development and organisation of Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues across the country.
The appointment was among the key resolutions reached at the meeting of the NFF Executive Committee held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
According to a communiqué issued after the meeting, the Executive Committee constituted the interim board to strengthen the administration and growth of Beach Soccer and Futsal in Nigeria through the establishment of a functional league structure.
The board comprises Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman, while Dele Gbajumo, Hon. Nkopuye Ukpe, Abdul-Nasir Adamu Senchi, Prof. Victor Madubuko, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar Alau and former Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi will serve as members. Saraki Rasheed Oladimeji was appointed Chief Executive Officer, while the NFF said a Chief Operating Officer would be appointed by the General Secretary.
Reacting to his appointment, Hadejia expressed appreciation to the NFF for the confidence reposed in him, describing the role as a call to service.
He pledged to work closely with members of the board and other stakeholders to reposition Beach Soccer and Futsal for sustainable growth and improved competitiveness.
According to him, the board’s immediate priority is to establish a robust domestic league system that will create opportunities for players, coaches and match officials, while providing a clear pathway for talent discovery and national team development.
Hadejia also expressed confidence that with the support of the NFF leadership, the National Sports Commission, corporate sponsors and football stakeholders, Nigeria could build a vibrant Beach Soccer and Futsal ecosystem capable of competing successfully at continental and global levels.
The constitution of the interim board reflects the NFF’s commitment to strengthening the development of Beach Soccer and Futsal through improved administration, structured competitions and sustainable talent development, with the ultimate goal of restoring Nigeria’s competitiveness in both formats of the game.