Ibrahim Galadima, former chairman of the defunct Nigerian Football Association and a respected community leader as Galadiman Fagge, has died at the age of 78. His younger brother, Abba Galadima, confirmed the death in a statement, stating he "passed away on Saturday at a hospital in Kano metropolis". The statement did not specify the hospital or the cause of death. Abba Galadima described the loss as painful, noting that the late leader had dedicated much of his life to public service and community development. Ibrahim Galadima played a prominent role in Nigerian football administration before the dissolution of the Nigerian Football Association. He was a key figure in Kano's traditional and sports circles for decades. No official funeral arrangements have been announced.
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