Clubs risk sanctions without feeder teams — NNL
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has ordered all clubs to set up feeder teams or academies as part of efforts to strengthen youth development and improve league structure, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
According to the Chief Operating Officer of the NNL, Mr. Danlami Ibrahim, feeder teams are essential for grooming young players, providing them with a platform to develop and refine their skills before progressing to the senior team. He noted that such systems also serve as sustainable talent pipelines and potential revenue sources for clubs.
Mr. Danlami referenced Article 6:9.1 of the league’s codified rules and regulations, which empowers the NNL to enforce the requirement for feeder teams as part of club licensing standards.
Clubs have been instructed to submit the details of their feeder-team players to the NNL Secretariat for documentation and verification purposes. The league body emphasized that compliance with this regulation is compulsory and forms a critical component of club registration requirements.
Clubs without feeder teams have been given a one-month deadline to comply or risk sanctions from the league.
The NNL believes that enforcing the feeder-team structure will encourage long-term investment in youth development and contribute significantly to the growth and stability of Nigerian football.
Uche Dozie
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