Sports : SUNSHINE STARS BATTLE READY FOR 3SC
Sunshine stars football club of ondo state is now battle ready for their home encounter with the Shooting stars football club of Ibadan in their home debut match for this year NPFL season.
According to the media officer of the team, Wahab Bankole, all is now set with the team and management to ensure that the team wins the match slated for tomorrow, Wednesday at the Akure township stadium by 4pm.
It was gathered that all incentives have been put together at achiving success in the first home encounter of the match in this football season.
The media officer who call on all the football lovers and the darling supporters of the Sunshine stars football club to troop out in their large numbers at cheering up and support their club to victory at tomorrow's match.
He added that with their support, the club can still pick the early point needed for victory at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has expressed satisfaction with the performances of match officials who handled the opening games of the NPFL.
The Referees deserve a pass mark judging from a careful review of their actions, decisions and conduct in the course of the game with particular reference to the match in Kano; Kano Pillars vs Ifeanyi Uba. This position is based on Match Reports, Assessors Reports and other evidences.
The NRA considers it necessary to state that the action of the referee ( Kano Pillars vs Ifeanyi Uba) with regards to Duration/ Time of each half is within the ambit of the Laws of the Game as LAW 7 – THE DURATION OF THE GAME states that "The match lasts two equal periods of 45 minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams, adding that "The allowance for time lost is at the discretion of the referee" Therefore, It is pertinent to note that the Laws of Game does not allow for extension of time for play after normal time of play allowed therein has expired, except for Penalty Kick, in which the duration of either half is extended until the penalty kick is completed and outcome known.
4. The Kano incident has opened another chapter in the domestic game which somehow suggests that some clubs or players may not be properly in tune or acquainted with trending modern day football laws and rules especially now the Laws of the Game have undergone a major amendment since June 2016 with its implementation in 2017 football session in Nigeria.
According to the association, apart from asking relevant authorities in Nigeria to seek a means of enlightening Clubs, officials and players on the Laws of Game, the NRA has well grounded and knowledgeable FIFA and CAF trained Referees Instructors who can be despatched to tutor clubs on laws guiding the round leather game. The NRA urges clubs and players to avail themselves this opportunity for better understanding in future engagements.
The NRA assures the Federation, LMC and other stakeholders of not only continued partnership and support but also Free, Fair and Firm officiating in the 2017 season.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has expressed satisfaction with the performances of match officials who handled the opening games of the NPFL.
The Referees deserve a pass mark judging from a careful review of their actions, decisions and conduct in the course of the game with particular reference to the match in Kano; Kano Pillars vs Ifeanyi Uba. This position is based on Match Reports, Assessors Reports and other evidences.
The NRA considers it necessary to state that the action of the referee ( Kano Pillars vs Ifeanyi Uba) with regards to Duration/ Time of each half is within the ambit of the Laws of the Game as LAW 7 – THE DURATION OF THE GAME states that "The match lasts two equal periods of 45 minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams, adding that "The allowance for time lost is at the discretion of the referee" Therefore, It is pertinent to note that the Laws of Game does not allow for extension of time for play after normal time of play allowed therein has expired, except for Penalty Kick, in which the duration of either half is extended until the penalty kick is completed and outcome known.
4. The Kano incident has opened another chapter in the domestic game which somehow suggests that some clubs or players may not be properly in tune or acquainted with trending modern day football laws and rules especially now the Laws of the Game have undergone a major amendment since June 2016 with its implementation in 2017 football session in Nigeria.
According to the association, apart from asking relevant authorities in Nigeria to seek a means of enlightening Clubs, officials and players on the Laws of Game, the NRA has well grounded and knowledgeable FIFA and CAF trained Referees Instructors who can be despatched to tutor clubs on laws guiding the round leather game. The NRA urges clubs and players to avail themselves this opportunity for better understanding in future engagements.
The NRA assures the Federation, LMC and other stakeholders of not only continued partnership and support but also Free, Fair and Firm officiating in the 2017 season.
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