NPFL Sanctions Coaches Missing Post-Match Interviews

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has mandated that all coaches and players must participate in post-match interviews with the media, with strict enforcement to ensure compliance. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye emphasized that match commissioners are responsible for ensuring attendance at these interviews and must report any failures to comply. Coaches who boycott post-match interviews will face fines, which must be paid before their next game, or they will be barred from the bench. This directive aims to support media partners by ensuring they have access to content that promotes the league to fans across various platforms. The NPFL has highlighted that non-compliance disrupts media coverage and undermines efforts to engage audiences through television, radio, social media, and print. The league’s decision reflects a commitment to transparency and enhancing the visibility of Nigerian football.