Nigeria, Aug. 11 -- As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) tightens its stance on betting ahead of the 2025/26 season, Super Eagles and Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has called for a transparent hearing over allegations linking him to insider betting - claims he firmly denies.

The league recently issued a directive warning all players, coaches, officials, and staff that engaging in betting or match-fixing would attract severe sanctions, including suspension, expulsion, and fines.

The circular, dated 6 August, stressed that betting "poses a direct threat to the integrity of the league" and vowed to treat all reports with confidentiality.

It is under this stricter enforcement climate that Adeyinka's case has emerged....