Minister of Youths and Sports Development in Nigeria, Sunday Dare has told NFF President, Amaju Pinnick that the NPFL must kick-off before this year runs out.
The Minister urged Pinnick to try as much as possible to commence the League, during his inspection visit yesterday at the National Stadium in Surulere on the ongoing renovation of the main bowl.
The NPFL is yet to start due to most clubs being unable to gain full Licensing and financial regulations being set up for club sides to abide.
Following the Non-commencement of the League, Dare urged the NFF President to try as much as possible to commence the League before the end of the year.
“I spoke to the NFF officials, spoke to Amaju Pinnick last week, and I told him, ‘Before this year ends, our Professional League must start’
While still speaking, the Minister also admitted that Football is ‘Content Related’, saying that there is no way our League can develop without Content.
“Football is a content stupid”. We watch EPL (English Premier League), we are transported to Wembley, through the power of television, and it’s clear that there is no way our domestic league can develop without content. I have charged them (NFF and LMC) that there must be content in our League. We might not be able to cover or show 5 or 6 matches, the content must be there. I have received an assurance from them (LMC) that there would be content. The content might be gradual but it is just some clear markers laid down, even most especially now that stadiums will be empty due to the Circus 19 pandemic, fans would be able to watch their team play on television”, he added.
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