Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs that are found to be indebted to Players and or Club Officials stand the risk of not being allowed to complete their registration for the 2023/24 season. The Chief Operating Officer of the NPL Board, Davidson Owumi, stated that provisions of the Club Licensing Regulations would be strictly enforced, and all cases of indebtedness must be resolved before registration can be completed.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced strict measures to tackle club debts towards players and club officials. In a memo released by the Chief Operating Officer of the NPL Board, Davidson Owumi, it was stated that clubs found to be indebted would not be allowed to complete their registration for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
In the memo, titled "Re-Financial Requirements of Club Licensing Regulation," Owumi stressed the need for clubs to comply with the Financial Requirements of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He emphasized that outstanding amounts owed to players and club officials must be settled before registration can proceed.
This move comes in response to the increasing number of cases where players and club officials have raised concerns about unpaid financial entitlements. Some players have gone to the extreme of seizing club vehicles as a form of protest against their unpaid dues.
Owumi further highlighted that clubs with established cases of indebtedness would not be permitted to register new players, as stipulated in the Club Licensing Regulations. This measure is aimed at ensuring clubs fulfill their financial obligations towards their players and officials, fostering a more stable and sustainable football environment.
The NPFL also provided an opportunity for clubs that have already had their cases adjudicated by the NFF Arbitration panel to approach the NPFL Registration schedule officers with evidence of compliance or letters of mutual consent settlements. This offers clubs an opportunity to rectify any outstanding financial matters and ensure a smooth registration process.
By enforcing the provisions of the Club Licensing Regulations, the NPFL aims to promote financial transparency and accountability within Nigerian football clubs. It is a crucial step towards professionalizing football administration and enhancing the overall growth and development of the sport in the country.
Players and club officials play vital roles in the success of Nigerian football clubs, and it is imperative that they receive the financial support they are entitled to. Clearing outstanding debts will not only protect the interests of the individuals involved but also safeguard the reputation and integrity of the NPFL.
Football fans and stakeholders will be closely monitoring how clubs respond to these new measures and whether they can fulfill their financial obligations before the start of the 2023/24 season. The NPFL's commitment to enforcing the Club Licensing Regulations demonstrates its determination to promote a fair and sustainable football environment.
Source of content: OOO News 2023-08-24 News
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