NPFL: Dosu calls for improved welfare for players, coaches

Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper, John Dosu, has called for an improved welfare package for coaches and players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Dosu believes that with an adequate welfare package, the NPFL can compete alongside the best leagues on the continent.

He insisted that low salaries make it difficult for clubs to retain their best players.

“It’s time we address player and coach welfare in the NPFL,” Dosu wrote on his social media handle.

“We’ve seen coaches earning as little as ₦100k and ₦200k per month, yet we expect the league to grow. Mr Elegbeleye, we can and must do better.

“Low salaries for coaches and players lead to high turnover, low motivation, and make it hard to attract and keep talent. 

“If the NPFL wants to grow its brand, improve quality, and compete with other African leagues, salary structures and welfare packages have to improve across the board.”