NFF applauds IMC for repositioning the league

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NPFL 2023 NFF applauds IMC for repositioning the league

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:53 - 28.12.2022

NFF applauded IMC after a colorful draw

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for its efforts to reposition the Nigeria League.

IMC held the draws for the 2022/2023 football season at the Sandralia Hotel in Abuja.

Remo stars and MFM players in action

The 20 NPFL clubs are drawn into two different groups for the purpose of the abridged League season.

The draws witnessed Kwara United, Nasarawa United, Plateau United, Gombe United and Elkanemi Warriors In group A.

Others in the group included, eight-time champions, Enyimba, Akwa United, Bendel Insurance, Shooting Stars and Remo Stars.

In Group B, we have Niger Tornadoes, Doma United, Wikki Tourists, Lobi Stars and defending champions Rivers United.

Remo stars line up against ASFAR of Morocco in the CAF Confederations cup

Completing the group are Abia Warriors, Dakkada FC, Rangers, Sunshine Stars and Bayelsa United.

We are satisfied with IMC - NFF President

Ibrahim Musa Gusau has stated that the nation football governing body is satisfied with Gbenga Elegbeleye led IMC.

Nigeria football Federation President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau

Gusau disclosed this during the draw ceremony in Abuja and was represented at the event by the NFF’s Director of Communications, Mr. Ademola Olajire.

He added that the NFF will continue to provide atmosphere for the league strive.

Kwara United players in action

“Let me state clearly that the NFF is satisfied with the efforts the IMC headed by Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has been making to rebrand and reposition the NPFL since its inauguration. The NFF commends the IMC Chairman and all his members for the highly successful pre-season tournament held earlier in the month, and for the actualization of this Draw Ceremony.

“The commitment to engineer changes that will deliver a vibrant Nigeria League and a viable football economy in the country remains as firm as ever. The NFF will continue to provide the necessary support to the IMC to fulfill its terms of reference in flying colours,” Gusau said.

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