Some football enthusiasts said that inadequate security for match officials has become a major challenge in the league.
On November 6, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) suspended 14 referees in the ongoing NPFL season over poor officiating.
Sadeeq Yusuf got the opener for Kwara United in the 15th minute when he beat the Insurance’s defence to slot the ball into the net.
Okocha calls for proper management of Nigerian league to attract investors
Also, Kano Pillars made a surprising change before the halftime whistle, with Yusuf Abdullahi replacing Mustapha Salis.
The eight most prominent African teams will participate in the AFL’s maiden edition, scheduled to begin in October.
Elegbeleye said the partnership was born out of the need to make the Nigerian league more viable and reward hard work.
Balarabe Doughla, chairman of Wikki Tourists, presented the technical adviser to the media at a brief ceremony on Wednesday in Bauchi.
The Port Harcourt side beat Sunshine Stars of Akure 1-0 to secure maximum points in their NPFL Super Six matchday one.
Each of the 20 Plateau United players who took part in the match went home with N100,000 each.
