Nigeria: LMC delays the resumption of NPFL indefinitely



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The League Management League (LMC) announced Monday an indefinite suspension of the Professional Football League of Nigeria (NPFL) which was to resume from the World Cup on Wednesday, July 18.

A letter informing the clubs of the decision attributed the suspension of the league to adverse circumstances in the football administration in the country.

The letter signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar and addressed to all participating clubs 20 read in part:

"Please note that the League Management Company (LMC) has taken the decision to postpone indefinitely the resumption of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)

"The decision is based on current adverse circumstances in the football administration in the country. country as a result of which sponsors, partners and service providers have expressed strong concerns and review their involvement in the league

"There is, therefore, the need to further engage them in this regard in order to In addition, the organization of NPFL matches in the current circumstances could cause irreversible damage to the league's mark, "the statement said.

The letter explained to the clubs that a major partner with whom the negotiation had been concluded and approved the LMC Annual General Meeting in Port Harcourt on May 28, 2018 requested the suspension of the LMC. execution of the contract due to ongoing challenges in the national football administration.

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