The Nationwide League One will organise a Pre-Competition Medical Assessment webinar for clubs in Division One and the U19 Youth League as part of preparations for the upcoming season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The virtual session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Google Meet. According to the NLO Secretariat, the initiative will enable the league’s Medical Consultant to interact directly with medical personnel and other relevant team officials across participating clubs.
Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, stressed that proper medical examinations for players remain non-negotiable and must align with international best practices.
“The main aim of the webinar, which involves club medical staff and journalists, is for the Medical Consultant to provide detailed explanations.
“The process includes how to undergo comprehensive screening to detect underlying conditions, such as cardiovascular issues. It is a standard, often mandatory procedure for professional footballers before major competitions.
“We are adapting a technology app for Athlete Monitoring (EMR) electronically. This will serve as a medical history record of players and can be accessed online wherever the player goes in the course of his career.
“This helps the NLO to document each player's medical history and physical wellbeing using ECGs and echocardiograms.
“In the long run, it aims to prevent sudden cardiac death and identify injuries or illnesses that could be aggravated by the sport.”
The initiative forms part of the league’s broader commitment to improving player welfare and ensuring that clubs meet the required health and safety standards ahead of the new campaign.