Following the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, action will resume in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) this weekend.
The acting Executive Secretary of the NPL, Tunji Babalola, said that the forced break was necessitated by the nationwide strike.
“Following the suspension of the protest and strike by the Labour and after due consultation with all stakeholders, the NPL board has decided that matches will hold this weekend across the designated centres across the country,” he said.
Babalola stated that matches originally fixed for last weekend as well as week three fixtures will be rescheduled.
“Week 4 matches will be played across the country this weekend with three matches- Kwara United/Dolphins, Wikki Tourists/Kano Pillars and Akwa United/Rising Stars billed for Saturday, January 21. Other Week 4 fixtures will take place on Sunday, January 22.”
These are the fixtures involving Gombe United/Niger Tornadoes, Rangers International/Kaduna United, Sunshine Stars/Ocean Boys, Enyimba International/Sharks, Heartland FC/ABS and Warri Wolves/Lobi Stars.
All Week 2 fixtures have also been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2012 while a new date would be announced for Week 3 matches.