NNL Throw Out FC Taraba For Non-Payment Of Players

Akinwunmi.

All matches involving FC Taraba in the Nigeria National League ,(NNL)have been placed on hold following the inability of the Jalingo side to settle outstanding payments and arrears owed players who played for them last season.

Secretary of the second tier ,Lawrence Katken said until the management of FC Taraba complies with the CONGRESS decision on salaries of players the latest decision will continue to stand.

"Football is governed by rules and rules are meant to be obeyed,we have to start right.This decision has become necessary and it is a lingering case ,a sort of carry over and because of the importance we attach to this league ,we are compelled to do this"

"We always have to ensure clubs in the NNL are ready to run because they move to the Premier League from us ,it beholves on us to direct them well" 

Katken, said the Football Association in Taraba State and that of the FCT, FC Taraba,and Supreme Court FC,have been duly informed.

This means that Supreme Court will have to discontinue their preparation for the match against FC Taraba billed for Sunday.

Meanwhile,Chairman of the Nigeria National League Adhoc Committee,Seyi Akinwunmi is happy that the second tier League body has surmounted all odds to ensure the commencement of the 2015/16 season.

Akinwunmi, a practicing lawyer and 1^st vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, said clubs will no longer bear the burden of paying officials indemnities, noting that   his committee is out for complete fairness in the League.

Barrister Akinwunmi  said the NNL must be seen as a big buisness "The League has come to stay,our plan is to see that it grows better,all the clubs must ensue that they contribute to its success,so that a lot of sponsors and funds can roll in and everyone will benefit"

On the 2015/16 season,"I am expecting a very competitive League,you know the clubs are itching to play,i have watched a lot of friendlies preparataory to the League kick off and i am impressed"

The NNL kicks off from tomorrow,with 15 games now on the card.