NPFL Warns Clubs Against Ball Boys Time Wasting Antics

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has warned of heavy sanctions against clubs that failed to orientate their ball boys against time wasting during matches.

This warning was issued in a memo addressed to clubs by the NPFL on Tuesday.

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NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, stated that the attention of the board has been drawn to the corruption of young boys into bad football practice.

“It has come to our attention, the unscrupulous and undisciplined behavior of ball boys on match days…..

The continuous attitude of ball boys hiding match balls when the game is still on and mostly in favour of the home team shall no more be tolerated.

We urge you to take immediate steps to rectify this situation by carrying out orientation sessions for the ball boys to ensure that they understand and adhere to the rules.

Failure to do so may result in penalties, including fines and points deductions as outlined in Rule C18 of the NPFL Framework and Rules.”

The negative tactics covertly deployed by home teams to run down the clock and win matches is the gradual reduction in number of balls available for play when the home side is leading.

Ball Boys are instructed to hide away balls rather than keeping them to return for play when the one in use goes out.

The only balls which are left on the pitch will be on the side of the home team to enable them control the game from their half.