Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe has assured of their readiness to host a successful kick-off of the 2023/ 2024 Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday, November 11 at the renovated Lafia City Stadium.
The Deputy Governor has been working round the clock to ensure the Stadium is ready for the Nigeria National League opener and is happy the Lafia City Stadium is in perfect condition.
” Nasarawa State is ready to host the opening game and am happy with the facilities at the stadium,” Dr. Akabe said.
‘It’s also a thing of joy that the stadium got the approval of the NNL board to host the opening game which goes to show that the pitch is of international standard,” he stressed.
In his reaction, the Chairman of NNL Board, George Aluo commended Nasarawa State Government for improved facilities at the Lafia City Stadium noting that his board is ready to kick start the league.
“I’m happy with what I saw at the stadium and I want to announce that we’re on track to kick off the league. All arrangement has been put in place and the NNL board is committed to having a quality championship which every Nigerian will be proud of,” Aluo remarked.
Aluo while wishing all clubs a successful season, advised them to not only adhere to fair play rules but also play according to the stipulated NNL rules and regulations.
Aluo added: “The present board of the NNL is out to organize the best league in recent times and that was why we organised a seminar for all club coaches taking part in the league.
“Clubs should realize that we have zero tolerance for violence and any behavior that will bring the game to disrepute will not be tolerated.
“Our matches will be closely monitored as we will be sending compliant officers across all venues. “We expect the best and a grand opening game as we’re working hard to raise the standard,” he noted.
