NPFL orders Enyimba to pay N6m fine, to play 3 matches behind closed doors

NPFL orders Enyimba to pay N6m fine, to play 3 matches behind closed doors

Enyimba have been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework and Rules in the course of their Matchday 21 fixture vs Barau FC on January 18, 2026.

The People's Elephant failed to provide adequate and effective security during the match, resulting in unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas in the stadium.

Enyimba also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, leading to the harassment of the match officials.

Enyimba supporters further encroached restricted areas, thereby holding match officials hostage for some hours after the match.

The misconduct of Enyimba supporters led to the loss of valuable items belonging to the match officials, an act capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

Enyimba will pay a fine of N2m for failing to provide adequate and effective security, and another N1m for encroaching restricted areas.

Enyimba will further pay fines of N1m each for misconduct of their supporters and holding the match officials hostage, totalling N2m.

Enyimba will also play their next three home matches behind closed doors. 

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