to their grounds while further inspection would be carried out to ascertain the appropriateness of repairs done.
In a circular to the clubs, the LMC listed the clubs that have been granted
provisional approval to return to their home grounds as Giwa FC (Rwang Pam
Stadium, Jos), Nasarawa United (Lafia Township Stadium), FC Taraba (Jolly Nyame
Stadium, Jalingo), Heartland (Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri), FC Ifeanyiubah (Gabros
Stadium, Nnewi) and Abia Warriors (Umuahia Township Stadium).
The clubs had their grounds decertified from Match Day 11 after they were
inspected and adjudged not fit to host Glo Premier League matches. The clubs
were directed to repair the observed defects and notify the LMC for further
inspection.
The LMC in the circular said it has received and reviewed the preliminary reports
from field inspections which shows that there has been appreciable level of
improvement towards meeting the required standard required for top level league
football. It further said, "consequently, the following Clubs are hereby given the
provisional approval and option to use their home venues for a trial period in the
next four matches."
The circular signed by the LMC Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar, informed
the affected clubs that final inspection will be carried out on each stadium during
match days to determine the correctness of the repairs on the pitches and
compliance to continue to host matches.
"Those we find to have met requirements for certification will be approved to
continue hosting matches for the rest of the season while any venue found not to
have complied to standard will be decertified indefinitely and the club will return to
the alternative venue from Match Day 24," the LMC declared in the circular.
It further stated that the listed clubs can exercise the option of continuing playing
their home games at their adopted grounds if they so desire but must confirm
such decision in writing to the LMC before close of business on Friday, July 31.
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