Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Ibrahim Galadima, has died at the age of 75 following a prolonged illness.
His death was confirmed on Saturday by former NFA Secretary-General, Sani Ahmed Toro, bringing an end to decades of influence in Nigerian football administration.
Galadima was a respected figure in the country’s sports sector, having played a pivotal role in the governance and development of football in Nigeria.
He led the NFA during a critical period before its transition into the Nigeria Football Federation, contributing significantly to reforms that shaped the modern structure of the game in the country.
Born in 1951 in Fagge, Galadima began his journey in sports administration early, rising through the ranks to become Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council between 1981 and 1983.
He later returned to the role, continuing his commitment to grassroots sports development.
At the national level, he served as a member of the National Sports Commission and was elected Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee from 1985 to 1987.
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Galadima also contributed to international football, serving on committees under the Confederation of African Football, including the Youth Championship Organising Committee.
He was part of the Presidential Monitoring Committee tasked with overseeing preparations for the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship 1995, which was later moved from Nigeria.
In 2002, he was elected Chairman of the NFA, further cementing his legacy as one of Nigeria’s most influential football administrators.
He is remembered for his dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria. His family is expected to announce burial arrangements in the coming days.
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