The Nigeria National League has appealed to corporate bodies to embrace the league because of its unique nature in the country’s football development.
The NNL Chairman, George Aluo made the appeal in a chat with journalist in Abuja.
Aluo stated that the league remains the most important league in the country.
He also outlined the achievements recorded in the first stanza of the NNL, saying that they will intensify efforts to make the league comparable to what is obtained in other parts of the world.
“This is how important the league is, and deserves all the special attention from corporate sponsors,” he stated.
“We have zero percent tolerance for hooliganism and the ones we have noticed, were dealt with immediately.
“Referees indemnities were taken care of promptly, the teams are doing well because they have very conducive environment to play the matches.”
The Chief Operating officer of the league body, Ayo Abdulrahaman further gave a statistical analysis of the first stanza of the 2023/2024 League Season, saying that out of the 193 matches that were played in the first stanza, 383 goals were scored with an unprecedented 27 away wins and 45 away draw.
