The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has announced the
suspension of all football matches in the country for the next four
weeks, as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic.
According to the footbal governing body, the ban affects all on-field
activities involving the various National Teams, the Nigeria
Professional Football League, the other Leagues, youth football
programmes and even street football.
NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick said the ban will be for 4 weeks
after which the situation will be reviewed in line with events and
trends worldwide.
He advised all members of the football family to observe the various
safety precautions and conduct as advised by the Federal Ministry of
Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC such as
hand-washing, the use of sanitisers and social distancing.
Pinnick also stated that the only football activity that will be
permitted is the work of the NFF Investigation Committee into the death
of Chineme Martins, which was inaugurated on Tuesday in Benin City and
will submit its report within the next 10 days.
