The Nigerian Football Federation
(NFF), has directed that no match be played without proper certification of
medical equipment and personnel in all football facilities across the
federation.
NFF in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports during an engagement with League
Management Company, (LMC) to review the circumstances that led to the death of
Nasarawa United player, Chieme Martins on Sunday.
They also directed that all Match Commissioners and
the state Football Associations are to ensure they inspect all the facilities
including carrying out test runs before giving go-ahead for any match to be
played.
Recall
that Martins slumped after colliding with a player of Katsina United football
club, a development that led his untimely death.
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