NPFL: Dikko Cautions Clubs On Night Travels

NPFL: Dikko Cautions Clubs On Night Travels

By Sampson Adedeji

Aftermath of attack on league champion Enyimba International by arm robber on Thursday night, the chairman of League Management Company Mallam Shehu Dikko has cautioned NPFL clubs on night travels.

The People Elephant was attacked along Enugu Okigwe road on Thursday night on their way back home after their away win over Adamawa United, BSN Reports.

He sympathized with players and further said they have instructed the clubs to have partnership with airline instead of embarking on night travels.

“I have not been officially briefed on the robbery attack on Enyimba players and officials,” Dikko said. “But one thing Nigeria clubs have to understand is that they should stop risking the life of their players through night journey.

The rules are clear on the LMC regulations. I don’t know why it is not followed. Although, I heard the team was close to their base when the robbery attack happened. But this does not remove the fact that teams travelling at night are not acceptable by the LMC.

“Also, over the years the LMC has told clubs to sign deals with airline companies to fly their players to league venues. Some clubs in Nigeria like Akwa United have keyed into this initiative,” Dikko stated.

Enyimba secured maximum 3 points against Adamawa United after a 1-2 win.