“They put their right foot forward” – NFF boss names one group to commend for a brilliant start to the 2023 NPFL season

Controversy and counter-accusations have been at their lowest stage on the opening weekend of the home league

Nigerian referees must be counseled for his or her unbelievable performances on matchday one of many 2022/23 season of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, says the President of Nigeria Soccer Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau.

In what’s an virtually uncommon occurring, 4 away wins, two residence victories and 4 attracts have been recorded on the opening weekend of the league season.

Newly promoted Bendel Insurance coverage kicked it off with a surprising 2-0 overcome Akwa United on the Nest of Champions Stadium in Uyo. Niger Tornadoes shocked residence aspect Wikki Vacationers by the identical scoreline. Former league winners Enyimba secured a fantastic 2-1 win at Nasarawa United. And Abia Warriors accomplished the away wins after they shocked Enugu Rangers two-nil.

Solely reigning champions Rivers and Remo Stars have been capable of make residence benefit depend with victories over Lobi Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors respectively.

And as a lot as golf equipment take a bit of the credit score for placing collectively unbelievable performances within the NPFL, NFF boss Alhaji Gusau needs the match officers to be applauded for his or her credibility, unbias and equity in all of the video games.

“I’m pleased with the outcomes during which so many groups received on away floor, in addition to the experiences we acquired from a lot of the centres regarding the efficiency of the referees,” Gusau instructed the NFF.

“I wish to commend the NFF Referees Committee for placing their proper foot ahead from the start and in addition cost the referees themselves to maintain credible output going ahead.

“We’re decided to make sure that so many issues concerning the League change for the higher and we is not going to relent in our efforts.”

MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS (A)

Nasarawa United 1-2 Enyimba FC
Akwa United 0-2 Bendel Insurance coverage
Plateau United 3-3 Capturing Stars
Kwara United 0-0 Gombe United
Remo Stars 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS (B)

Bayelsa United 1-1 Dakkada FC
Wikki Vacationers 0-2 Niger Tornadoes
Doma United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Rivers United 2-1 Lobi Stars
Rangers Int’l 0-2 Abia Warriors