The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a stern warning regarding the performance of match Commissioners, asserting that negligence in their duties will be met with sanctions.
Alhaji Babgana Kalli, Chairman of the NFF Match Commissioner Committee delivered this message during the 2023 NFF Match Commissioners seminar for the Southern province.
The event, which took place on Monday at NUT Hall, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, emphasized the importance of ensuring that match Commissioners fulfill their roles effectively.
Kalli expressed the Committee’s commitment to preventing any laxity in the performance of match Commissioners, citing past instances that have hindered their operations.
He stressed the need for each match Commissioner to maintain consciousness regarding their responsibilities and execute their assignments diligently. Cooperation among match Commissioners was encouraged to foster a unified approach.
“Each match Commissioner should be conscious of what of their activities and to carry the assignment assigned accordingly. The match Commissioners should always look to cooperate to avoid the diversity of the Committee.” Alhaji Babgana said.
Furthermore, Kalli emphasized the significance of proper attire, specifying that foreign club jerseys or Nigerian club jerseys are not to be worn during technical coordination meetings.
“Be in your suit in your blazer and during the technical coordination meeting the committee will not allow any match commissioners to use foreign club jerseys or Nigerian club jerseys,” He stressed.
To ensure the effectiveness of match commissioning processes, Kalli emphasized the need for match Commissioners to be diligent and adhere to administrative and technical guidelines. The Committee is prepared to impose sanctions on any Commissioners found negligent in their duties.
The NFF’s message is clear: Match Commissioners must uphold their responsibilities, and negligence will not be tolerated.
