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NFF votes to continue Nigerian leagues, sticks to Rohr
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By George Aluo

The nation’s soccer governing body, NFF has resolved to see this year’s league season concluded. This means, NPFL clubs and other leagues would re start when the federal government gives the go ahead for sporting activities in the country to bounce back.

The decision was taken when the NFF board met via video conference today.

Item number 7 in her communique stated…”The Board mandated its Football Committee to liaise with the heads of the various Leagues (Nigeria Professional Football League; Nigeria National League; Nigeria Women Football League and; Nigeria Nation-wide League One) and other important stakeholders on the return of the domestic football season, subject to announcement by the Federal Government on resumption of football and other sporting activities in the country.”

Below is the communique made available to the media by Demola Olajire.



The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation met via video conferencing on Thursday, 14th May 2020 to deliberate on important issues in Nigerian Football and resolved as follows:



1. The Executive Committee once more, commended the proactive and comprehensive policies, strategies and measures instituted by the Federal Government to definitively tackle the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) that has left pain and sorrow in most nations of the world in the past couple of months. Members equally praised the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, all first responders and all other public health workers in the frontline for their efforts in reducing community transmission and saving lives.



2. The Board acknowledged the advice of world football –governing body, FIFA on how the $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand American Dollars) relief fund sent to the NFF (as also provided for other Member Associations of FIFA), among other FIFA monies available to the NFF, should be spent. Board directed the Secretariat to immediately set machinery in motion to ensure the fund is utilized to the letter as advised by FIFA. The core areas approved for the utilization in line with the FIFA Forward 2.0 Program include but not limited to Management and Staff salaries, men’s league, women’s league, referees’ development training, National Teams (including boys and girls’ youth teams), office operations, renovations and furnishing of Bauchi NFF/FIFA Technical Centre.



3. Still on COVID-19-related measures and palliatives, the Board praised its Members as well as Management and Secretariat staff who were involved in the distribution of palliatives (in the form of food items) to Clubs and communities in Abuja, and the distribution of protective overalls, face masks, latex hand gloves and sanitizers in Lagos and Kano States, and the Federal Capital Territory. Members reiterated that it was a commendable move by the Federation to support the efforts of the Federal Government in combating the COVID-19 menace.



4. The Committee received briefings from NFF external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – who were part of the meeting for over an hour – on the concluded NFF audit and approved for immediate implementation, new strategies and methods to strengthen governance, accounting controls and financial reporting of the Federation. The new methods and measures are meant to ensure even greater conformity with governance and accounting principles and formats of modern corporations and business entities, with periodic assessment of functionality.



5. The Executive Committee endorsed the re-jigging of the terms of reference and objectives of the NFF Foundation, which was set up in July 2019. The Foundation, headed by Mr. Mohammed Edewor (who was also part of the meeting for more than 30 minutes), will now add to its original mandate of raising funds for empowerment initiatives for ex-internationals by way of training and skill development; football community and social change programmes; grassroots development programmes and; football-for the girl-child and women football empowerment programmes. Mr. Edewor availed the committee of ongoing efforts at raising funds to kickstart the work of the Foundation, some of which has already met with success.



6. Committee received an interim report of the NFF team led by its President to recent meetings with the Federation’s Partners and Sponsors. Consultations are ongoing and the NFF President is expected to brief the Board on further developments at its next meeting.



7. The Board mandated its Football Committee to liaise with the heads of the various Leagues (Nigeria Professional Football League; Nigeria National League; Nigeria Women Football League and; Nigeria Nation-wide League One) and other important stakeholders on the return of the domestic football season, subject to announcement by the Federal Government on resumption of football and other sporting activities in the country.



8. The Executive Committee mandated the General Secretary to liaise with the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Mr. Gernot Rohr with a view to concluding all matters around Mr. Rohr’s new contract within the next one week.



IN ATTENDANCE: Amaju Melvin Pinnick (President); Seyi Akinwunmi (1st Vice President); Shehu Dikko (2nd Vice President); Ibrahim Musa Gusau (Member); Yusuf Ahmed ‘Fresh’ (Member); Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande (Member); Felix Anyansi-Agwu (Member); Babagana Kalli (Member); Sharif Rabiu Inuwa (Member); Ganiyu Majekodunmi (Member); Emmanuel Ibah (Member); Aisha Falode (Member); Mohammed Alkali (Member); Mohammed Sanusi (Secretary)


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NFF votes to continue Nigerian leagues, sticks to Rohr
52 mins ago 0 42 3 minutes read
https://newstap.com.ng/nff-votes-to-con ... s-to-rohr/

By George Aluo

The nation’s soccer governing body, NFF has resolved to see this year’s league season concluded. This means, NPFL clubs and other leagues would re start when the federal government gives the go ahead for sporting activities in the country to bounce back.

The decision was taken when the NFF board met via video conference today.

Item number 7 in her communique stated…”The Board mandated its Football Committee to liaise with the heads of the various Leagues (Nigeria Professional Football League; Nigeria National League; Nigeria Women Football League and; Nigeria Nation-wide League One) and other important stakeholders on the return of the domestic football season, subject to announcement by the Federal Government on resumption of football and other sporting activities in the country.”

Below is the communique made available to the media by Demola Olajire.



The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation met via video conferencing on Thursday, 14th May 2020 to deliberate on important issues in Nigerian Football and resolved as follows:



1. The Executive Committee once more, commended the proactive and comprehensive policies, strategies and measures instituted by the Federal Government to definitively tackle the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) that has left pain and sorrow in most nations of the world in the past couple of months. Members equally praised the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, all first responders and all other public health workers in the frontline for their efforts in reducing community transmission and saving lives.



2. The Board acknowledged the advice of world football –governing body, FIFA on how the $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand American Dollars) relief fund sent to the NFF (as also provided for other Member Associations of FIFA), among other FIFA monies available to the NFF, should be spent. Board directed the Secretariat to immediately set machinery in motion to ensure the fund is utilized to the letter as advised by FIFA. The core areas approved for the utilization in line with the FIFA Forward 2.0 Program include but not limited to Management and Staff salaries, men’s league, women’s league, referees’ development training, National Teams (including boys and girls’ youth teams), office operations, renovations and furnishing of Bauchi NFF/FIFA Technical Centre.



3. Still on COVID-19-related measures and palliatives, the Board praised its Members as well as Management and Secretariat staff who were involved in the distribution of palliatives (in the form of food items) to Clubs and communities in Abuja, and the distribution of protective overalls, face masks, latex hand gloves and sanitizers in Lagos and Kano States, and the Federal Capital Territory. Members reiterated that it was a commendable move by the Federation to support the efforts of the Federal Government in combating the COVID-19 menace.



4. The Committee received briefings from NFF external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – who were part of the meeting for over an hour – on the concluded NFF audit and approved for immediate implementation, new strategies and methods to strengthen governance, accounting controls and financial reporting of the Federation. The new methods and measures are meant to ensure even greater conformity with governance and accounting principles and formats of modern corporations and business entities, with periodic assessment of functionality.



5. The Executive Committee endorsed the re-jigging of the terms of reference and objectives of the NFF Foundation, which was set up in July 2019. The Foundation, headed by Mr. Mohammed Edewor (who was also part of the meeting for more than 30 minutes), will now add to its original mandate of raising funds for empowerment initiatives for ex-internationals by way of training and skill development; football community and social change programmes; grassroots development programmes and; football-for the girl-child and women football empowerment programmes. Mr. Edewor availed the committee of ongoing efforts at raising funds to kickstart the work of the Foundation, some of which has already met with success.



6. Committee received an interim report of the NFF team led by its President to recent meetings with the Federation’s Partners and Sponsors. Consultations are ongoing and the NFF President is expected to brief the Board on further developments at its next meeting.



7. The Board mandated its Football Committee to liaise with the heads of the various Leagues (Nigeria Professional Football League; Nigeria National League; Nigeria Women Football League and; Nigeria Nation-wide League One) and other important stakeholders on the return of the domestic football season, subject to announcement by the Federal Government on resumption of football and other sporting activities in the country.



8. The Executive Committee mandated the General Secretary to liaise with the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Mr. Gernot Rohr with a view to concluding all matters around Mr. Rohr’s new contract within the next one week.



IN ATTENDANCE: Amaju Melvin Pinnick (President); Seyi Akinwunmi (1st Vice President); Shehu Dikko (2nd Vice President); Ibrahim Musa Gusau (Member); Yusuf Ahmed ‘Fresh’ (Member); Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande (Member); Felix Anyansi-Agwu (Member); Babagana Kalli (Member); Sharif Rabiu Inuwa (Member); Ganiyu Majekodunmi (Member); Emmanuel Ibah (Member); Aisha Falode (Member); Mohammed Alkali (Member); Mohammed Sanusi (Secretary)


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...as England does so will Nigeria follow suit. We go see, we dey wait :???:
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mcal wrote:...as England does so will Nigeria follow suit. We go see, we dey wait :???:
Except Nigeria doesn’t strive to better England (or anything) or even work on quality.
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I will making a TV report on this very soon. A few questions:

1. The NPFL has no title sponsors, last year's winner yet to be paid a dime for winning the league. The Epl and German league's have title sponsors, that's a major reason why they are playing to end the league to appropriate the right money accordingly.

2. In England and Germany players and match officials have to be tested before every match, will the LMC test players? who will bear the cost for Covid test in the NPFL.

3. The Deadline for CAF association's members submission for continental ticket is around September, the earliest time Lockdown to be eased in Nigeria is AROUND July, Can the outstanding NPFL matches be concluded in one month and names OF continental teams sent to CAF in SEPT?

4. Enyimba has 5 outstanding matches, but that's life. Football can be cruel.

5. Enyimba and Rangers are expected to rake around $600k for reaching the CAF group stage, Not sure the money has been paid, but it will be paid.

6. Enyimba and Rangers can plan with that money earned from CAF Confederations cup.
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Nigeria votes to resume league pending easing down of the lock down. Unclear if players will be tested for covid before NPFL matches if the league resumes.

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Purity wrote:4. Enyimba has 5 outstanding matches, but that's life. Football can be cruel.
While expressing no opinion on the league, its resumption or otherwise, the NFF's decision-making, or the general administration of the league and cup pre-COVID....

.... if I recall correctly, Scotland decided to end their current league season, and used average points per matches played to determine the champion and the relegated team. Such a system, if used subsequent to a decision to end the Nigerian league season, would not penalize Enyimba for having 5 matches in hand.
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Eaglezbeak wrote:
mcal wrote:...as England does so will Nigeria follow suit. We go see, we dey wait :???:
Except Nigeria doesn’t strive to better England (or anything) or even work on quality.
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Purity wrote:4. Enyimba has 5 outstanding matches, but that's life. Football can be cruel.
While expressing no opinion on the league, its resumption or otherwise, the NFF's decision-making, or the general administration of the league and cup pre-COVID....

.... if I recall correctly, Scotland decided to end their current league season, and used average points per matches played to determine the champion and the relegated team. Such a system, if used subsequent to a decision to end the Nigerian league season, would not penalize Enyimba for having 5 matches in hand.

The Scottish solution is one of the best I have seen so far in terms of fairness. However, I must admit that it could be problematic when teams have not played an equal number of home and away games given that the average points obtained at home is often higher than the average obtained away.
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6 Test positve in the EPL ahead of resumption

I hope the LMC is watching and will test players if the NPFL resumes play..

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National sports festival to still go ahead in Edo state later in 2020.

Test kits, isolation center and other covid preventive measures will be put in place in Edo state 2020.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUfJ8uJfFPY
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Hi Guys, My TV show today on the resumption of Nigeria Football League if the lockdown is eased off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTqv88iJDg4

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Purity wrote:Hi Guys, My TV show today on the resumption of Nigeria Football League if the lockdown is eased off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTqv88iJDg4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTqv88iJDg4[/video]
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8. The Executive Committee mandated the General Secretary to liaise with the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Mr. Gernot Rohr with a view to concluding all matters around Mr. Rohr’s new contract within the next one week.
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