A former chairman of the Nigerian Football Association, Dr. Ibrahim Galadima, is dead.
The former NFA chairman who also held the traditional title of Galadiman Fagge, passed away on Saturday evening at a hospital in Kano. He was 78 years old.
The younger brother of the deceased, Alhaji Abba Galadima, who confirmed the death, said funeral prayers for the deceased will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Fagge quarters in Kano metropolis.
The late Galadima was a prominent figure in Nigerian football administration and community leadership, having played a significant role in the development of the sport during his tenure at the helm of the NFA.
Meanwhile the Management, Staff, players and fans of Kano Pillars FC have mourned the passing of former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died today, Saturday, 18th April 2026, after a protracted illness.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Media and Communications Directorate, Kano Pillars FC extended its heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, the government, people of Kano State and the entire Nigerian football community over the death of the former NFA chairman.
“Kano Pillars extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, the Government, good people of Kano State and the entire Nigerian football community.
“On behalf of the General Manager, Ahmed Musa, MON, OON and the Chairman of the club, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, we extend our deepest condolences to his immediate family. We pray that Almighty Allah grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his loved ones the strength to bear this great loss,” the statement said.
Galadima was born on February 15, 1948 and was an astute football administrator and one of the most influential figures in Nigerian sports.
During his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (2002–2006), he made significant contributions to the development, organization and international representation of Nigerian football.
He also served with distinction as the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission in Kano State, where he played a vital role in advancing sports at both grassroots and elite levels.
A revered statesman of the game, the late Galadima was one of the founding fathers of Kano Pillars FC, laying a solid foundation for the club’s growth into a dominant force in Nigerian football. His legacy, leadership, and passion for the game will forever remain part of the club’s rich history.
