NNL Draws: Abdul Sule Commends NNL Board on Transparency

Chairman of Kogi United FC, Abdul Sule has heaped praises on the board of the Nigeria National League, NNL for openness and commitment to develop the second tier league in the country adding that Kogi United will make good use of it to promote.

Sule, who stated this at the Congress/Draws for the league in Abuja on Wednesday, noted that the Chief Emeka Inyama led NNL board has shown interest to raise the bar in making the league attractive to sponsors just as he expect them to put policies and plans raise into actions.

While admitting that the Wada Boys are grouped in a strong pool, the former Super Eagles utility player expressed optimism that his side will give its all to gain the ticket to the Premier League.

“The congress and draws were good, the fixtures were okay, there is transparency and openness in it, they (NNL) are trying to do it more better this time, to make the league good for sponsors and I think we have strong opponents, but it’s not a threat for us, by God’s grace we will get through,” begins Abdul Sule.

“I’m okay with all that have been said but I hope they will keep to their promises, if they do that and officiating part good too then everything will be fine”.

When asked about his plans for the Women team of the state, Abdul Sule expressed belief on the qualities of his girls adding that the management will give the best of support to them to be ranked among the best players worthy enough for the national teams just as he solicited support from supporters and fans of both clubs to achieve greatness.

Kogi United are grouped in Division A1 alongside Kaduna United, Adamawa United, Plateau United, Yobe Desert Stars, Jigawa Golden Stars, Supreme Court and Spotlight FC.

The Confluence State club will kick off their new season with a home game against Spotlight FC from Katsina on May 2, 2015 at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja.