NPFL Clubs Get 400 FIFA Match Balls Ahead 2nd Stanza

NPFL Clubs Get 400 FIFA Match Balls Ahead 2nd Stanza 

By Niyi Busari

The Chairman Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said the body has started distributing all weather friendly match balls to all 20 clubs in the elite league, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Elegbeleye made this known on Monday afternoon at the unveiling of the 400 match balls at the NPFL headquarters in Abuja adding that the distribution is aimed at standardized the Nigeria league in bid to make it one if the best in Africa. According to him, each club will get 20 balls in the first phase as they hope to increase number before the end of the season.

The distribution before the kick off of the second half of the season is for the clubs to practice with it such that they will be used to it ahead of the kick off.

"In a deliberate effort to standardize the league, the NPFL management is unveiling the match balls which will be give to twenty clubs. This will enable them to train with the balls ahead of the start of the second stanza. Our strategic sponsor, GTI is responsible for bringing the balls which can flow well under all weather conditions. Each club will get 20 balls.

Also speaking, the representative of GTI, Mr Nelson Nneh said the intention is to get a uniform ball for match-day in the NPFL, adding that it was distributed earlier so that the players will be used to it. 

"GTI is doing everything in making sure that the league gets to where it ought to be. This is one of the reasons we deemed it fit to get balls for all twenty clubs in the league. The ball is FIFA and CAF standard and playable under any weather conditions."