August 4, 2015 – President Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) Mr. Amaju Pinnick has threatened to sanction any stadium in the country that is noted for any act of hooliganism.
The NFF boss spoke as the second half of the Nigeria Professional Football League resumed on Sunday.
“We have made it very clear, through our channels and through the LMC channels, that there will be zero tolerance for hooliganism in our stadia. The first stanza has been commended by all stakeholders from far and near, and it is contingent upon us all to consolidate on gains in the areas of credible officiating, people -friendly stadia and flawless administration of games.
“The NFF will continue to work assiduously with the League Management Company to ensure that we continue to improve on all aspects of the League. The League is the foundation of the Nigeria game and we will be deceiving ourselves if we think it does not matter.”
Pinnick urged clubs involved in the Glo NPFL League (as well as the other Leagues) to set much store by the maintenance of people –friendly arenas and while emphasizing that monitoring of match officials will be even more thorough in the second round.
“The first half has gone well, and we are all happy. But we cannot afford to rest on our oars. Everyone is saying good things about the League but we must realize that it is always easier to get up than to stay up.
“All hands must be on deck to ensure that rather than have a decline in any area, we continuously improve on every area and by so doing, bring even more football fans to the various stadia.”
