NPFL: Players To Observe A Minute Silence, Wear Black Armband In Match-day 6

NPFL: Players To Observe A Minute Silence, Wear Black Armband In Match-day 6

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) has directed that black armband be worn by all players and one minute silence be observed before kick-off of all Nigeria Professional Football League matches this weekend, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

This, according to IMC is a mark of respect to the fallen hero, former Nigeria Referee Association member, Kingsley Nnaemeka Eneogwe who died in an accident while returning from Kaduna state after officiating a match-day 5 fixture.

Chairman of IMC, Gbenga Elegbeleye in a statement issued the directive adding that it is a mark of respect for the young NRA member who died in a road accident.

“Referees officiating in MatchDay 6 fixtures are to observe one minute silence before kickoff to honour their fallen colleague”, the IMC Boss said.

He added, “we have also informed the clubs that all their players listed for this weekend’s games should wear black armbands”.

He said the IMC is in touch with the leadership of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to get updated on further developments as will be communicated by the family.

Eneogwe, a practising medical doctor died on Thursday in the auto crash that happened along Abuja-Kogi road.