Borno FA Chairman Tasks Stakeholders, Fans, To Shun Misconduct

Borno FA Chairman Tasks Stakeholders, Fans, To Shun Misconduct

Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee Member Alhaji Babagana Kalli has reminded fans that they must play by the rules governing the administration of football in Nigeria. 

Kalli said misconduct of fans will not be condoned as such acts will be appropriately prosecuted.

BSNSports.com.ng sourced after the NFF Match Commissioners Appointment Committee who doubles as CAF/FIFA Match Commissioner, dropped the hint at a one-day sensitization workshop held at the Conference Hall of the Borno Football Association, Maiduguri.

He reminded the participants that in football one must be ready to accept either a win, a loss or a draw in good faith. 

He called on the participants to eschew violence as the football field is no place for violence. 

Kalli reminded the gathering that the new NFF reforms in running football are in place to develop the game to greater heights.

Speaking on behalf of the State Youth, Sports and Poverty Alleviation Commissioner, Hon Sainna Buba, the FA boss lamented the ignorance of some spectators which can be counterproductive to the progress of the much-loved football team in Borno. "The essence of the workshop is to rub minds on how best to conduct our matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigerian National League and other competitions."

Speaking on Refereeing, Laws of the Game, Borno State only FIFA badged referee Grema Mohammed Mustapha dwelled on vital areas in soccer matches citing El-kanemi Warriors' last match, against Nasarawa United. 

He sounded warnings on crowd misconduct and ignorance of football laws which are changing annually. 

Other notable personalities that spoke at the workshop included Danjuma Usman who touched on crowd behaviour; Director of Sports, Ministry of Sports and Secretary El-kanemi Warriors, Alhaji Bura Mustapha who hinged on the need to support El-kanemi Warriors lawfully. ASP Umar on his part touched on matters bordering on security. 

Participants were also given chances to say their minds.

Present at the occasion were Vice Chairman of Elkanemi Warriors, Waziiri Isa; Team Manager of Elkanemi Warriors, Ibrahim Zanna; Elder Abdumaliq Mohammed among others.