Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, on Thursday, September 11, has said claims that he has an interest in being the chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are "fake".

According to Fani-Kayode, he has no interest in football.

Fani-Kayode uninterested in NFF job

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) changed its name to the NFF in 2008. Abuja-headquartered NFF is the current governing body for football in the country.

'FFK', as Fani-Kayode is fondly called, wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:

"It has been brought to my attention that fake quotes are being attributed to me by various unknown blogs claiming that I have an interest in being Chairman of the NFA and that I have now decided to step down from the race to support someone else.

"This is all fake news. I know nothing about the NFA, I have no interest in the NFA or who leads it, I have no interest in football and thankfully I have not been approached or nominated for such a position by anyone and if I had I would have respectfully declined.

"I am not a footballer, and I could not care less who the NFA Chairman is or will be."

DISCLAIMER:

RE: NFA CHAIRMANSHIP

It has been brought to my attention that fake qoutes are being attributed to me by various unknown blogs claiming that I have an interest in being Chairman of the NFA and that I have now decided to step down from the race to support someone…

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) September 11, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain asserted that "the whole thing is deeply insulting".

Legit.ng reports that the current NFF president is Ibrahim Gusau, a sports administrator from Zamfara state. The 61-year-old has served as the boss of the Nigerian football governing body since 2022, having succeeded Amaju Pinnick. His first term tenure is expected to expire in 2026.