
IMC HOLDS PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF TAKEOFF GRANTS TO CLUBS IN ABUJA
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Interim Management Committee (IMC) will hold a public presentation of take-off grants to the 20 NPFL Clubs on Thursday in Abuja. This is coming ahead of the kickoff date of the 2022/23 season on Sunday, January 8.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will also be present at the presentation ceremony which will also have in attendance, the leadership of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA).
“The presentation ceremony will have in attendance, the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau who wants to address all stakeholders ahead of the start of the season to assure them that the Football House will support every move to upgrade our league in terms of transparency, level playing ground and improved performance”, said IMC Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye.
“It is also a platform for the IMC to make a public presentation of the takeoff grant to our participating clubs to put them on a good pedestal to start the season”, continued the IMC Boss.
The ceremony is scheduled for 2pm at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja.
MatchDay 1 of the NPFL 2022/23 season holds on Sunday, January 8 in Groups A and B of the Abridged League format which the IMC arrived at to ensure that the season is concluded in May to align with International calendar.
The Akwa United versus Bendel Insurance fixture in Uyo will be the flagship centre.
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