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Sports News of Saturday, 18 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

NFF, Sports Minister plan eight-weeks conclusion of NPFL season

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The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reached an agreement with the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on when to complete the NPFL season.

The country's top-tier football league known as the Nigeria Professional Football League - NPFL was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to TodayNG's report, the stakeholders agreed to complete the league within six to eight weeks once the suspension is lifted.

"The format to be adopted upon the resumption of football activities regarding the completion of the various Leagues and Cup competition will be determined by the time available, health and security guidelines, as well as decisions by global football authorities on football calendar and international competitions (CAF and FIFA)," a statement issued Friday by the NFF read in part.

It added: "The NFF has mandated the Leagues to work to ensure players, coaches and other employees’ salaries are protected and should liaise with club owners to ensure players are paid accordingly."

There are 13 rounds of matches left before the 2019-20 NPFL season was put on hold.

The NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi, 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the NWFL Aisha Falode and NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi were all part of the meeting with the minister.

During a video conference meeting, the minister and the NFF officials deliberated on other issues relating to the development of the league against the effects of the pandemic.