NNL: Aluo wants excellent officiating witnessed in season opener to continue

Photo: L-R: Ebonyi State FA Chairman, Distinguished Senator Obinna Ogba, NNL Chairman, George Aluo and Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru at the Abakaliki stadium on Saturday during the kickoff of the new NNL season.

By Ifeanyi Eduzor

Chairman of Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo has lauded the referees who handled last weekend’s season opener between Abakiliki FC and Madiba at the Abakaliki stadium.

Aluo while still basking in the euphoria of the successful kickoff noted that the center referee and his two ARs were near perfect in the way they handled the game.

“I must commend the referees for good officiating. They were fair and  bold. Osas Alohan the centre referee from Edo State and his two Assistants Festus German and Favour Bogwu all from Delta State did their best in interpreting the rules.”

“I m delighted that we have started on a good note and I want to see that kind of performance from all the referees as the season gathers momentum from this weekend. We want a situation where any club that deserves a win or draw on the road will get it.”

Aluo was also impressed with the conduct of fans and supporters club of Abakaliki FC in the opener… “I must commend supporters of the home team for conducting themselves very well. Football is about friendship and not war. Football as a beautiful game unites all. We want a violent free 2024/2025 season.”