Cash-Crunch Force Nigeria Second Tier League, NNL To Move Kick Off Date
By SoundBite News Admin on February 28, 2018
Views: 2,433
NNL
Kick off date for the 2017-2018 Nigeria National League (NNL) has been moved by the League body to a later period, official of the league has announced.Whirlwindnews.com gathered from reliable source that the postponement of the league which was meant to start earlier in a World Cup year was due to financial drought plaguing the league body.
However, a Press Release, made available to this Platform on Saturday by Spokesman of the country’s second tier league, Amar Ignis claimed that the indefinite shift in date was for what he described as “appropriating more time for crucial logistics to be tidied up.
”The official release read thus; “The commencement date was before now scheduled in the first week of March ,but pressing developments meant the earlier timetable was no longer feasible.“A new date to flag off the League will be announced by the secretariat in the nearest possible time.“The League body has concluded plans that will see it embark on stadia /facility inspection for the forty (40) teams, from the 2nd through to the 3rd of March,2018.
Clubs have been instructed to submit to the League management their venues for home matches, accordingly.“Stadia inspectors and their team have been charged on the need for thorough inspection and to ensure that only stadium that meets required standards are recommended for use and approval.
“Registration of clubs for the new season is still ongoing ,registration formalization, Bet9ja NNL has declared will end on the 7th of March,2018. League’s chief operating officer,Mr.Lawrence Katken proclaimed there will be no extension and late registration after the deadline given.“NNL now has twenty (20) teams in the North and same in the South,following ratification of the format by the Nigeria Football Federation.”
Despite a sponsorship deal entered into with a betting company, NNL, during last football season severally owed match officials including Referees which brought the season to abrupt halt following strike declared by Nigeria Referees Association.
Posted on March, 29 2018
Sound Sultan Gone in A Blaze of Glory....
Edo/Ondo Polls: Electoral offenders to face visa ban,...
Looters’ list: FG after me for refusing to...
.jpeg)
Troops kill 47 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue Chibok girl – DHQ_2.jpeg)
RMRDC Sports Club Congress Pledges to Sustain Tempo of Activities
FG’s Keep-Fit Policy: Noble Footprints of RMRDC Sports Club.jpeg)
We Are Fully Ready For Them, Defence Chief, General Irabor, Reads Riot Act to Deviant Politicians Ahead 2023 Elections*_1.jpeg)
Troops fell top Boko Haram spiritualist, as 53, 262 terrorists surrender so far, says DHQ.jpeg)
Group hails CDS as DMO resumes bi-weekly press briefing, describes event as Nigerian Military’s best communication strategy
Niger State’s FEYSOC Set to Discover New Youth Soccer Talents Soon, says Director General Umar Batako Lapai 
After Three Years, Court Nullifies Kayode Odeyemi’s Dismissal, Orders Interior Minister, Correctional Service to promote him to ACG
The Amazon Story of NNPC’s Retiring Madam Human Resources, Oyeyemi Ladipo
BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Umar Mohammed Etsu as Acting Solicitor General of the Federation.
How Alison-Madueke Allegedly Paid Ex-Minister Akinjide, Others N650 Million – Witness (6,772 views)
‘More to unfold after Lawal Daura’s sack’, hints top Buhari aide, as new DSS boss moves to re-position agency (6,509 views)
How Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin Has Actualized President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of a Combat-Ready Armed Forces of Nigeria (4,307 views)
Kebbi Gov 2019: Who is Afraid of DCG Ibrahim Mohammed Mera? (4,249 views)
Malami, Justice and Order under President Muhammadu Buhari (3,623 views)
Looters’ list: FG after me for refusing to join APC – Former Niger Gov, Aliyu (3,229 views)
Sympathizers shocked as ex- IG of Police, Gambo Jimeta, bursts into laughter over his rumoured death (3,116 views)
FG Inaugurates Board Chairmen, Members February 27 (2,776 views)
Uproar as Dikko, Minimah, Amosun top FG's updated 'looters' list (2,740 views)
Maryam Sanda tried several times to stab husband night before murder - (2,728 views)
