Nasarawa declares Lafia stadium ready for 2023/24 NNL season kickoff

Lafia City Stadium

Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, has assured that the state is ready to host a successful kickoff of the 2023/24 Nigeria National League (NNL) tomorrow, at the newly renovated Lafia City Stadium.

The opening game to kickstart the league will be between Nasarawa United and Zamfara United.

Speaking after inspecting the stadium alongside the chairman of the second tier league, Mr. George Aluo, Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Sports Ministry, Isaac Danladi and the State Commissioner of Sports, Ango Jafaru, he expressed his satisfaction with the standard of the pitch, predicting that the opening game will be interesting.

“Nasarawa State is ready to host the opening game and I am happy with the facilities at the stadium.

“It’s also a thing of joy that the stadium got the approval of NNL board to host the opening game, which goes to show that the pitch is of international standard,” he stressed.

Also speaking, Chairman of NNL Board, George Aluo, commended Nasarawa State government for improved facilities at the Lafia City Stadium, noting that his board is ready to begin the league.

“I’m happy with what I saw at the stadium and I want to announce that we’re on track to kick off the league.

“All arrangement has been put in place and the NNL board is committed to having a quality championship, which every Nigerian will be proud of,” Aluo said.

While wishing the clubs a successful season, Aluo advised them to not only adhere to fair play rules, but also play according to the stipulated NNL rules and regulations.
“The present board of the NNL is out to organise the best league in recent times and that was why we organised a seminar for all club coaches taking part in the league.

“Clubs should realize