The Club Owners Association have announced a postponement in the
resumption date of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
The NPFL which has been on break for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in
Russia was earlier expected to resume this Wednesday with match day 25
actions across nine centres.
The club owners, according to a statement released by its executive
secretary, Alloy Chukwuemeka stated that they took the decision as a
result of some unresolved issues among the football stakeholders and
revealed that a new date will be communicated by the League Management
Company.
“I am directed to bring to the notice of all members and clubs that
the resumption date of the 2017/2018 season earlier scheduled for
Wednesday 18thJuly 2018 has be put on hold,” reads the statement.
“Consequently, the league resumption date has been postponed indefinitely until further notice.
“This postponement is as a result of some unresolved issues amongst the stakeholders within the football circle.
“Meanwhile, a new date will be communicated by the LMC.
“Thank you for your understanding of the situation as we regret the inconveniences it has caused you.”