Sports administrators converge on Bauchi over 2024/2025 national league

The leadership of the Nigeria National League (NNL) and sports administrators from different clubs across the country converged in Bauchi to strategise for the 2024/2025 national league.

Speaking in Bauchi over the weekend at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Chairman of the NNL, Mr George Aluo, stated that the NNL Board, within one year of its inauguration, has succeeded in changing the face of the League. He pledged to consolidate the gains of the 2023/2024 league season.

“No doubt, the overall standard of the League, ranging from officiating and attitudinal behaviour to league operations, has improved tremendously. We do hope this will be replicated in the 2024/2025 League season.

“To this end, the board humbly solicits the understanding and total cooperation of all club presidents and football stakeholders in order to smoothly execute the 2024/2025 League season,” he said.

While speaking, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who was the special guest of honour, commended the leadership of the NNL for its commitment to excellence and upholding the standards of football in Nigeria.

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Mohammed, who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Auwal Jatau, said that the NNL has been a pillar of grassroots football, fostering local talent and ensuring that the spirit of competition remains vibrant across all regions.

“At this juncture, I enjoin the Nigeria National League to continue promoting fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness in its operations. It is essential to provide a level playing field for all participating clubs, regardless of their size or resources. This will not only foster healthy competition but also strengthen the credibility of the League and encourage the growth of football at the grassroots,” the Governor said.

The AGM was attended by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alh. Ibrahim Gusau, the NFF General Secretary, former NFF President Aminu Maigari, former Secretary General Sani Toro, and representatives of various clubs across the country.