Nigerians should stop watching EPL, here are 4 reasons

In recent years, the English Premier League has turned to be the most watched League by many Nigerian football lovers whose love cannot be over-emphasized considering the excitement and good display the League offers.

Players of Premier League club Arsenal

Every weekend and during the midweek, football lovers in the country will gather in viewing centers to watch EPL teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City amongst others.

The addiction at times get beyond mere football to the level at which some engage in fierce battle in a bid to proclaim the superiority of their loved team.

Here we bring you 4 reasons Nigerians should stop watching the English Premier League.

1. Nigerian stadiums are now safe

Nigerian fans at the Sanni Abacha stadium, Kofarmata, Kano

The is the main reason why many Nigerians shifts their focus and attention to the English Premier League as they have the mindset that whenever they visit the stadium, they will be harassed and waylaid.

But this is in the past as all the centers are safe because it is now incumbent on clubs to provide security for fans and players alike.

2. Wasting of money at viewing centres

Nigerian fans at viewing centers

Many Nigerian football lovers prefers spending their money to watch Premier League players in which lots of them might not have the opportunity to see them one on one in their lifetime.

Some fans in Nigeria even know all the data about Manchester United star Paul Pogba than the Frenchman himself.

3. The Nigerian Professional Football League is now exciting and well organized

Players of Enugu Rangers who are the reigning NPFL champions

Since the League Management Company (LMC) chaired by Shehu Dikko started managing the Nigerian League, they have made concerted efforts to make the Nigeria's topflight more exciting and interesting. They have ensured that the stadiums are TV friendly and the players and fans obey rules and regulation. Most importantly, the matches are on Pay TV. This has encouraged players to give out their best and you now see a Nigerian League player scoring a hat-trick.

''The records are there for everyone to see that the Nigerian League has improved since we came on board, and it is a continuous process to make sure that we achieve all our goals,'' LMC boss Shehu Dikko said to NAIJ.com

4. Get real life stadium experience in the NPFL

Fans watching the NPFL

Watching the Nigeria's top flight football is not expensive compared to the amount Nigerian fans pay to watch the English Premier League where the real life stadium experience cannot be felt.