The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has charged the secretariat of the Nigeria National League (NNL) to urgently work out modalities for the commencement of the 2022/2023 new season.
Gusau said, in order to meet up with set out football calendar, the Nigeria National League must be concluded in the month of May, 2023.
He made this known in a meeting with the NNL and executives of NNL Club Owners Association of Nigeria ( (NALCOMA))held in Abuja on Monday.
In a statement by the NNL
Head of Media & Communications, Amar Ignis, both parties agreed to adopt the Abridge League format, with proper consideration to proximity of clubs .
However, NFF President warned all clubs to eschew conducts that are inimical to the smooth operations of the league, while strongly noting that strict adherence to the rule books is key, and added that there will not accommodate any form of conduct or attempts that will bring the game of football to disrepute .
The Nigeria Football Federation assured the League of it’s full support, while promising to assist the League to secure credible sponsors.
Gusau also admonished the NNL Secretariat to as a matter of urgency consider a thorough review of registration fees for the 2022/2023 league season in order to facilitate early resumption of the league.
According to the statement from Mr Ignos, “The meeting agreed that only clubs that meet the NNL club licensing regulations would be allowed to register in the 2022/2023 League season.
“It also agreed that only venues that pass the NNL stadium facilities criteria will be approved to host NNL league matches.”
Consequently, the NNL Secretariat was directed to commence stadium facilities inspection immediately.
Meanwhile, the NFF requested for complete scrutiny and understanding of the rules and regulations of the Nigeria National League to accommodate more stringent measures