NPFL is not getting better, Brown Ideye reveals

Ayomide Akinkuade
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Former Super Eagles player and Enyimba striker Brown Ideye has expressed his disappointment with the state of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).

His comments came after Enyimba’s 2-0 loss to Kwara United, which marked the team’s third consecutive defeat in all competitions, their worst losing run since July 2022.

Ideye’s revelation highlights the struggles faced by the NPFL, which has been plagued by various issues. The loss to Kwara United was a significant setback for Enyimba, and Ideye’s comments suggest that the team’s problems run deeper than just their recent form.

NPFL is not getting better, Brown Ideye reveals
Brown Ideye

According to Ideye, despite enjoying his time at Enyimba, he is disheartened by the league’s shortcomings, particularly with regards to player welfare: “The system is getting worse, the league is not getting better. I feel like we have a long way to go. My time with Enyimba has been wonderful but a lot of things in the league has to improve.”

Ideye emphasized that the NPFL is not yet ready to compete at the continental level. He pointed out that Nigerian teams often struggle in international competitions due to inadequate preparation: “We are not ready to compete continentally. The Nigerian teams who qualify for continental tournaments, if they want to say the truth, ask them how they prepare for the games.”

Ideye highlighted several areas that need improvement, including travel arrangements, food, accommodation, and player relaxation. He stressed that these issues must be addressed before Nigerian teams can hope to succeed in international competitions.

In his words, “Travelling is bad, feeding is bad, hotel accommodation is bad, player relaxation is bad. We should put our house together before going to play continentally instead of going there to disgrace ourselves.”

Despite ongoing concerns about the growth and progress of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), the competition resumed action last weekend as Remo Stars established a significant lead at the top of the standings.

Remo Stars now enjoy a five-point cushion over their closest rivals, Rivers United, who occupy second place. This substantial gap sets the stage for an intriguing title chase as the season unfolds.

The NPFL will continue with a packed schedule, featuring 18 teams in action on Wednesday. This midweek flurry of matches promises to bring more excitement and drama to the league.

On Thursday, Enyimba will aim to halt their recent slide when they welcome Heartland Owerri to their home ground. Enyimba is under pressure to reverse their fortunes and get their season back on track after a string of disappointing results.

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