The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has issued a directive requiring all top-tier football clubs to establish and operate functional websites within the next month. This mandate was a significant outcome of a summit held earlier this week in Makurdi, Benue State, which brought together NPFL clubs’ media directors.
NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi highlighted the critical need for clubs to strengthen their digital presence. He informed the media directors that official communication would be dispatched to clubs lacking websites, mandating them to set up their online platforms within the specified timeframe.
According to a statement on the NPFL’s official website, this initiative aims to boost fan engagement and open up new revenue streams by leveraging digital platforms.
“At an interactive session with the club media directors, the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, informed the participants that a letter would be written to clubs that are yet to set up websites, instructing them to do so within one month,” the statement reads.
Owumi also encouraged media officers to invest in personal development to enhance their skills, thereby improving their clubs’ engagement with fans and the wider community.
The summit featured presentations from industry experts, including NPFL Director of Media, Harry Iwuala, who shared strategies for effective club media management. Multimedia journalist Andrew Randa discussed the use of multimedia tools to elevate the role of club media, while NPFL Head of Legal and Compliance, Uche Egbe, provided an overview of the codes and regulations governing the conduct of club officers.
The 2024-2025 NPFL season is set to kick off on August 31, with the reigning champions Enugu Rangers facing Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors.