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NPFL season to be concluded within eight weeks after coronavirus crisis – NFF

During Friday’s meeting with the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, the resumption of the domestic league was discussed

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the 2019-20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season will be completed within six to eight weeks after the coronavirus crisis.

The league was suspended indefinitely on March 18 after Matchday 25, to contain the spread of Covid-19 that has paralysed sporting activities in the country and the world at large.

As of Friday, Nigeria has recorded 493 cases of the virus with 17 deaths and 159 recoveries so far.