Nigeria, April 18 -- Nigeria's football community has been thrown into another round of mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation) president, Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74.

The news of his death was first confirmed by former NFF General Secretary, Sani Toro, who disclosed that the respected football administrator died in Kano.

"I regret to announce the death of our respected Alh Ibrahim Galadima, former NFA Chairman, today in Kano. May Allah reward him with Aljanna Firdausi," Mr Toro wrote.

In an official statement, the NFF described Mr Galadima as one of Nigeria's most respected sports administrators, noting his immense contributions to footbal...