Coronavirus: NFF orders the shutdown of all forms of football activities in Nigeria for four weeks
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the cessation
of all forms of football activities in the country for the next four weeks, as
a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.
According to the governing body, the shutdown affects all
on-field activities the various National Teams, the Nigeria Professional
Football League, the other Leagues, youth football programmes, and even street
football.
President of the NFF,
Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick said the cessation will be for four weeks after which
the situation will be reviewed in line with events and trends worldwide.
He also 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, such as
hand-washing, the use of sanitizers 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 yesterday in Benin City and will
submit its report within the next 10 days.
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