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Sports Ministry Orders No Medics, No Matches
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has directed that no league game should be played, henceforth, without the presence of paramedics and equipment at match venues.
He gave the directive on Monday in Abuja following the death of a Nassarawa United player, Chineme Martins, during a league match on Sunday.
The minister in a statement, said the decision was taken after due consultations with key stakeholders.
“Henceforth, from March 14, no league match would take place without paramedics personnel and necessary equipment as provided for in the NFF Club licensing regulations.
“This decision was reached to ensure prompt response in the event of any incident during matches.
“We don’t want any avoidable deaths in our match venues; or at any other sports venue for that matter,” he said.