The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a directive to its clubs, reminding them of the existing protocols for post-match media engagement by their technical heads. This reminder was given by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, in a memo sent to the clubs on Friday.
Owumi emphasised that strict adherence to these guidelines is crucial in developing and building the NPFL in accordance with international practices. The memo also highlighted the need for decorum in the conduct of the media and coaches. It noted that, “beyond the mandatory participation, is the decorum expected at all times from the coaches and also the journalists."
Furthermore, the memo urged clubs to provide professional guidance for their coaches on how to comport themselves during post-match engagements with the media. It stated, “Every club is invited to groom their Coaches in appropriate manners at such media events to avoid situations where the league is brought to disrepute by the unruly behaviour of a coach.”
The memo also referred to Rule C9, which requires clubs to ensure the proper conduct of their players and officials at all times during matches. This directive serves as a reminder to all clubs of their responsibility to uphold the standards and reputation of the NPFL.