By Christian Okpara

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has invited the Media Officer of Lobi Stars, Emmanuel Ujah, to throw more light on a publication in which he suggested that players were engaging in betting activities on the league.

The NPFL’s panel, which will sit today, is expected to afford Ujah an opportunity to throw more light on the claims he made in writing and audio recording.

Signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the invitation read in part: “We have taken note of certain which borders on alleged match fixing and players betting in relation to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches and fixtures.

“The said report appears to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the NPFL and the League’s governance structure.

“These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders.”

According to the NPFL’s Disciplinary Committee, the inquest will hold at the league body’s Abuja office.

The invitation routed through Lobi Stars’ management stated that the appearance of their media officer is mandatory, adding that he is required to come with any relevant evidence or representation to support the claims in the said publication.