Capturing Stars Sports activities Membership (3SC) has firmly dismissed stories suggesting that the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) is contemplating relocating the membership from Ibadan over the poor situation of the Lekan Salami Stadium pitch.
Chairman of the Oluyole Warriors, Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, assured supporters that the membership’s house floor stays in Ibadan, stressing that pressing and coordinated measures are already underway to revive the pitch to league-approved requirements.
READ ALSO: Ismael Confirms Hamstring Setback for Alebiosu After Hull Conflict
Issues over the state of the enjoying floor had been formally raised by the NPFL in a letter signed by the league’s Chief Working Officer, Davidson Owumi. The correspondence reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch situation, particularly towards the backdrop of the NPFL’s newly secured broadcast and tv rights, which have positioned elevated emphasis on pitch high quality and general match presentation.
Reacting to the event, Salami stated the membership has taken proactive accountability by working carefully with the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports activities and the Oyo State Sports activities Council, the our bodies charged with managing the stadium. In accordance with him, the intervention has targeted on addressing long-standing challenges, notably insufficient water provide for correct pitch upkeep.
“We wouldn’t have a house match for about two weeks, and all different actions on the stadium have been suspended,” Salami defined. “This window offers us sufficient time to revive the pitch to a lush inexperienced situation. The main concern has been water provide, and we’ve stepped in to enhance the efforts of the businesses in cost.”
The 3SC chairman added that the intervention just isn’t a short lived repair however a part of a broader plan to make sure sustainable upkeep of the power in step with NPFL necessities and worldwide finest practices.
Offering additional assurance, Secretary of the Oyo State Soccer Affiliation, Taiwo Adesola, confirmed that the restoration course of is already yielding seen outcomes. He famous that inside days of constant watering, the pitch has proven important enchancment.
Adesola stated the revitalisation of the enjoying floor is not going to solely improve the matchday expertise for followers but additionally enhance participant efficiency and make sure the Lekan Salami Stadium stays match to host top-flight soccer because the season progresses.
With restoration efforts gaining momentum, 3SC administration stays assured that the membership will proceed to honour its house fixtures in Ibadan, placing to relaxation hypothesis of any impending relocation.
