The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the suspension of all football matches in the country for the next four weeks, as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic.
According to the footbal governing body, the ban affects all on-field activities involving the various National Teams, the Nigeria Professional Football League, the other Leagues, youth football programmes, and even street football.
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, said the ban will be for four weeks after which the situation will be reviewed in line with events and trends worldwide.
He advised all members of the football family to observe the various safety precautions and conduct as advised by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, such as hand-washing, the use of sanitisers, and social distancing.
Pinnick also stated that the only football activity that will be permitted is the work of the NFF Investigation Committee into the death of Chineme Martins, which was inaugurated on Tuesday in Benin City and will submit its report within the next 10 days.