NPFL fines Remo Stars N7m for crisis in Ikorodu Utd match

NPFL fines Remo Stars N7m for crisis in Ikorodu Utd match

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has fined defending champions, Remo Stars for breaching of the NPFL Framework and Rules in the course of their Matchday 20 fixture vs Ikorodu City on January 14, 2026.

The champions failed to provide adequate & effective security during their home game vs Ikorodu City leading to a brawl between fans of both clubs & resulting in injuries of away fans & damaged vehicles.

Remo Stars also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, resulting in the harassment & intimidation of the match officials.

Remo Stars supporters also threw objects onto the pitch, resulting in several stoppages during the match.

Furthermore, Remo Stars supporters displayed barbaric behaviour by bringing dangerous objects & weapons into the stadium, capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

The club is hereby fined N2m for failing to provide adequate & effective security, & another N1m for throwing objects towards the field of play.

Remo Stars will also pay a fine of N1m for the improper conduct of their supporters as well as another N1m for misconduct capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

A further fine of N2m has been imposed on the club to serve as compensatory cost for the damages on the away team bus & supporters.

Additionally, Remo Stars will play their remaining #NPFL26 home matches at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan following the incident at their Ikenne ground.

The club has 48 hours from the date of notification of the sanctions to appeal.

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