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Zibiri Brown Demands Justice After Alleged Assault by Plateau United Officials and Fans
By Joel Ajayi
A member of the FCT FA Security Committee, Zibiri Brown, has called for justice following a violent attack allegedly carried out by officials and fans of Plateau United during their President Cup match against Rangers International at the FIFA Goal Project, Area 3 Pitch in Abuja.
Coach Brown, who sustained multiple injuries from the incident on Sunday, recounted the harrowing experience and demanded accountability for those responsible.
He explained: “I came to Area 3 Pitch to watch the match between Rangers International and Plateau United. As a member of the FCT FA Security Committee, the FA Secretary, Haruna Ilerika, asked me to stay behind and escort the referees due to the aggressive behavior of the Plateau United contingent.”
“I was appealing to them to calm down because the game was over. Suddenly, someone slapped me from behind. As I turned, another person punched me in the mouth. It all happened so fast—more than ten of them descended on me. They nearly killed me. One even strangled me.”
Brown revealed that the injuries have affected his ability to eat properly, and during the scuffle, one of the attackers bit him.
When asked if he had reported the matter, Brown confirmed: “The match commissioner included the incident in his official match report. But I need justice. These people must be brought to book. I want to face them one-on-one they must be held accountable for what they did to me.”
The FCT Football Association is yet to issue an official statement, but calls for investigation and disciplinary action are growing as the football community reacts to the troubling incident.
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NPFL Strikes ₦2.14 Billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Deal to Drive Modernization and Expand Visibility
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has sealed a landmark ₦2.14 billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Agreement designed to modernize league operations, enhance transparency, and elevate the league’s global profile.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, with NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, leading the league’s delegation.
The agreement formalizes strategic partnerships with Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited, AS Production Hub Limited (ASPH), and Roundup Technologies Limited.
Under the terms of the deal, Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited will serve as a principal partner over a five-year period, investing a total of ₦2 billion, including an ₦800 million upfront payment to the NPFL.
In addition, Roundup Technologies Limited has entered into a ₦140 million agreement, bringing the combined value of both deals to ₦2.14 billion over five years.
The partnership covers exclusive broadcast, data management, and commercialization rights, all aimed at transforming the NPFL’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Through this collaboration, the league’s technology partners will deploy cutting-edge systems for data collection, analytics, and digital operations. These innovations are expected to enhance match reporting, performance tracking, player statistics, and club management, while improving fan engagement and ensuring greater transparency across all league activities.
While speaking, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye hailed the agreement as “a major milestone in the NPFL’s mission to modernize its operations and position Nigerian football among the best-managed leagues globally.”
Details soon………
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