Sports
NPFL Queries Akwa United Over Threat To Broadcast Partner
…Club welfare officer faces misconduct charge
Joel Ajayi
Akwa United FC of Uyo has been reprimanded by the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, for threatening the crew of Propel Sports Africa ,PSA, the Over the Top ,OTT, broadcast streaming partners of the league.
Similarly, the Welfare Officer of the club, identified only as Mr. Asuquo was invited to face a disciplinary panel over threats he was seen on a video footage issuing to the broadcast crew.
In a letter titled, “warning on unprofessional conduct of club officials”, the NPFL expressed concern that such actions may have grave consequences on contractual obligations to partners.
“It has come to our attention that in the course of your Match Day 16 fixture, Akwa United vs. Bendel Insurance, played on Monday, December 10, 2024, your Welfare Officer, Mr. Asuquo, harassed and intimidated the technical staff of Propel Sports Africa, the OTT Broadcast partners of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL.
“Acts of this nature expose the league to significant legal risks, reputation damage, and financial costs”, stated the letter signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer.
It went on to remark that such behavior falls far short of the expected standards of professionalism and contravenes the principles underpinning the league’s operations.
The club was warned that a repeat occurrence of such or similar conduct will attract severe sanctions against both your club and the errant official.
Akwa United was directed to take all necessary steps to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future.
In specifically address the said Mr. Asuquo, invited him to face an inquest on Wednesday, December 18 at its office in Abuja.
“In light of the seriousness of this matter, you are invited to appear before an inquest to explain your actions and provide any necessary clarification”, the letter stated and reminded him that his attendance is mandatory while failure to appear may lead to further disciplinary actions.
Sports
Nigeria Women Football League Sets For Annual General Assembly In Abuja
Joel Ajayi
Federal Capital Territory is set to host the 2024 Annual General Assembly ,AGA, of the Nigeria Women Football League ,NWFL, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
In a statement released on Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, confirmed that all arrangements have been finalized for the AGA, which will take place at Fabino by Toprank Hotels, Abuja.
The AGA meeting promises to be a significant gathering in charting a way forward for the women’s football rising agenda and the women’s football leagues in Nigeria.
Key stakeholders, including board members and representatives of Premiership and Championship clubs, will review the successes and challenges of the outgone 2023/2024 season.
Notably, Edo Queens emerged champions of the NWFL Premiership for the first time, while Honey Badgers and Ibom Angels secured promotion to the Premiership from the NWFL Championship.
The AGM will also focus on sustaining the league’s growing credibility and improving operations while setting the calendar and start date for the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership and Championship campaigns.
This pivotal meeting aims to further strengthen women’s football in Nigeria and lay the groundwork for the league’s continued growth.
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