Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Organisation of Professional Football League in Nigeria
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2021
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which requires effective organization. However, this study examined impact of COVID-19 on the
organization of professional football league in Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to: assess the
relationship between a postponement of league and pay cut of wages of players on the organization of
football league. The descriptive research design of survey type was used. The population comprised all
registered players and sports administrators. A stratified and purposive sampling technique was used to
select 100 respondents. Researcher-structured questionnaires were employed. The validity and reliability
level of the instrument was through test re-test method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation
(PPMC) and a co-efficient of 0.85r was obtained. The administration of the instrument was done by the
researchers and research assistants. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment
Correlation. The result of the findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between a
postponement of league and pay cut of wages and organization of professional football league in Nigeria.
The study concluded that the league management and NFF should meet with other stakeholders to
brainstorm the modalities on the resumption of the league in Nigeria.