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NNL axe two clubs over non registration for 2023/2024 season

Posted : 17 November 2023
The board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the statutory withdrawal of the two teams from the 2023/2024 football League season.

The decision came following the failure of Gateway FC of Abeokuta and Malunfashi FC of Katsina to meet the regulatory guidelines for the current football season.

In a circular by the Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahamam, copied to the two clubs, their respective state Football Associations, the General Secretary of NFF, all clubs in conferences B and D of the league, and the President of NALCOMA, the board stated that it took the decision after granting several waivers to the clubs.

The statement reads: “You may wish to recall that the compulsory payment of registration fees was agreed upon at the NNL Annual General Meeting held on September 29, 2023, in Jos, Plateau State. Also, recall our circulars; 265, 267, and 270 on the conditions of participation and NNL rule book as cardinal prerequisites for participation in the NNL League (please see 2.1, 2.1.3.11, and 3.5) of the NNL rule book for details.

The board noted that regrettably, after the expiration of the official grace period granted to the clubs and a series of telephone calls to the two club sides, they failed to comply with the registration requirements, which is an indication of their inability to participate in the league.

It further stated that in view of the above and in line with the provisions of the NNL rule book, 2.1, 2.1.3.11, and 3.5, the league board is left with no option but to invoke its powers to withdraw them from the 2023/2024 League season, and with this decision, the two sides lose their status as professional football sides with the NNL in line with article 3.5 of the league body’s rule book.

The board noted that the decision was without prejudice to their sponsors, financiers, and any other organ associated with the clubs.

Both clubs were, however, reminded that they have the right to appeal to the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation within 48 hours of the receipt of the letter.


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