NPFL: Date for Play-offs Draw, accreditation announced by IMC

The Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced date for the 2022/23 Champions super six Play-offs.

According to a release by the IMC, the draws will hold on Friday, June 2 at the corporate headquarters of GTI Group, Official partners to the NPFL.

Head of Operations of IMC, Davidson Owumi said plans for a successful Play-off have reached advanced stage and the Draw event would mark the official commencement of the season’s ending event.

His words “Invitations have been sent out to our partner Media organisations and dignitaries that would grace the occasion.”

Last season’s Champions, Rivers United led Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars in Group B to reach the Super 6 while Bendel Insurance, Remo Stars and Enyimba emerged from Group A.

The Play-offs will hold from June 3 -11 at the Mobolaji Arena in the Onikan area of Lagos.

NPFL Head of Communications, Harry Iwuala disclosed that issuance of accreditation passes to media houses wishing to cover the play-offs will commence at the Draw event.

“We would want to implore media organisations wishing to cover the play-offs to send accreditation requests to the DM of the NPFL email account @NPFL NG or youdees@gmail.com on or before 6pm on Thursday, June 1.

Also, Vice Chairman of the IMC, Paul Bassey has been named as Head of the Play-offs Local Organising Committee.

Bassey is expected to bring his wealth of experience in similar position at state, national and international competitions to ensure a successful organisation of the tournament to determine the Champions of the season.