By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL has banned all live streaming of 2023/02022 league matches with immediate effect .
The ban was made known by the chairman of the league board, Chief Gbenga Elegbeleye during its Annual General Meeting, AGM hed at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja.
Elegbeleye said, “It gladens my heart to again harp on the Broadcast Streaming deal with Propel Sports Africa which has as today, deployed cameras to ten venues as start-up. They plan to have a camera in each Stadium in the long run while we work out modalities to move cameras from one location to the nearest.
“So far the AI Cameras have been deployed, installed and tested in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Uyo and Aba. Other locations are Ilorin, Jos, Gombe, Katsina and Kano. The distribution covers the geographical zones. In the days ahead, there will be a big announcement coming on the Broadcast Streaming deal,” Elegbeleye said.
The former Lawmaker added, “Let me also use opportunity to appeal to our club leaders here to offer all required support to the Propel Sports Africa team as they start. Firstly, all individual club streaming activity is no longer allowed as clubs will be offered the data of all their matches including individual analytics for each player.
“As we move to commence the new season, this Board will be firm in enforcement of the rules and regulations as well as be very fair to all. There will be no favouritism in applying the rules no matter whose interest is at stake as our sole interest is the good of the league. Therefore, we would be building on the achievements of the last season to ensure that Nigeria domestic league reclaims a pride of place in Africa,” he noted. READ ALSO:
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Continuing , “Our meeting today is indicative of our intention, mission and drive to uplift the NPFL to be competitive on the continent and commercially attractive to Corporate Nigeria and Businesses.
“Before I proceed, let me acknowledge the tremendous support the League has received and is still receiving from our investment partners, GTI Assets Management. We will still be counting on this mutually beneficial relationship in our drive to grow the financial base of the league. Our aim is to increase the revenue base to such extent that the clubs will generate money from Sponsorship shares to attract quality players from beyond Nigeria and also improve their infrastructure,” NPFL Board Chairman .
