NPFL fines Nasarawa Utd, deducts 3pts, 3 goals from accrued points
Nasarawa Utd has been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules in the course of the Matchday 18 fixture vs Rivers Utd on December 22, 2024. The Lafia club breached #NPFL25 rules following encroachment unto the field of play in the course of the match. Nasarawa Utd also failed to ensure proper conduct of their team & supporters which led to the assault on the away team. The club's supporters also assaulted one of the match officials (centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim). Nasarawa Utd will pay a fine of N3 million, being N1 million each for encroachment unto the pitch, failure to ensure proper conduct of their team & supporters & failure to provide adequate & effective security. 3 points & 3 goals shall be deducted from Nasarawa Utd's accrued points & goals for the assault on centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim. Nasarawa Utd have been ordered to identify & prosecute the individual(s) involved in assaulting the away team with details of their progress submitted to NPFL within 7 working days of this notice. The Lafia City Stadium will be closed indefinitely to fans until security is enhanced & the state box is barricaded with the club directed to give feedback on compliance to #NPFL25 security department. Nasarawa Utd has 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal these sanctions.
January 13, 2025
NPFL fines Nasarawa Utd, deducts 3pts, 3 goals from accrued points
Nasarawa Utd has been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules in the course of their Matchday 18 fixture vs Rivers Utd on December 22, 2024.
The Lafia club breached #NPFL25 rules following encroachment unto the field of play in the course of the match.
Nasarawa Utd also failed to ensure proper conduct of their team & supporters which led to the assault on the away team.
The club's supporters also assaulted one of the match officials (centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim).
Nasarawa Utd will pay a fine of N3 million, being N1 million each for encroachment unto the pitch, failure to ensure proper conduct of their team & supporters & failure to provide adequate & effective security.
3 points & 3 goals shall be deducted from Nasarawa Utd's accrued points & goals for the assault on centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim.
Nasarawa Utd have been ordered to identify & prosecute the individual(s) involved in assaulting the away team with details of their progress submitted to NPFL within 7 working days of this notice.
The Lafia City Stadium will be closed indefinitely to fans until security is enhanced & the state box is barricaded with the club directed to give feedback on compliance to #NPFL25 security department.
Nasarawa Utd has 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal these sanctions.