– The NFF disciplinary committee has fined Enyimba and Lobi Stars
– While Enyimba were fined after three of its players were adjudged to have attacked the chairman of Warri Wolves, Moses Etu, Lobi Stars were fined for fans disorderliness against Nasarawa Utd
– The NFF Disciplinary Committee has told Enyimba to pay N500,000 fine, while Lobi Stars were told to pay N1million
The Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee has upheld the League Management Company’s decision to sanction league champions Enyimba, after three of its players were adjudged to have attacked the chairman of Warri Wolves, Moses Etu.
The former players of the Warri Wolves, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu, Abdul Aziz and Joseph Osadiaye, who are now with Enyimba, alleged they were still owed by their former team.
Trouble eventually started at the Umuahia Township Stadium at the end of the Week 20 match when Ibenegbu and others accosted Etu during the post-match interview, demanding to be paid their money.
Following their act, the NFF Disciplinary Committ
However, the NFF Disciplinary Committee has told the team to pay N500,000 fine instead of initial N750,000 handed by the LMC
The NFF Disciplinary Committee also upheld LMC’s decision to sanction another Premier League club, Lobi Stars for fans disorderliness against Nasarawa Utd on Match Day 18 (May 18, 2016) played in Makurdi.
A statement by the NFF Disciplinary Committee read: “Lobi is in breach of the NPFL Framework & Rules due to their supporters several interruption of the away match with Nasarawa Utd by throwing objects on to the pitch. “Lobi is also charged for the behaviour of its officials and supporters capable of bringing the game to disrepute.
“Lobi will pay a fine of N500,000 for acts of throwing objects on to the field of play & for severally interrupting the NPFL with Nasarawa Utd. For encroachment on to the field of play immediately after the match vs Nasarawa Utd, Lobi will pay another fine of N500,000.
“In total, a N1m fine has been placed on Lobi for general acts of disorderliness & misconduct during the NPFL game with Nasarawa Utd.
” Enyimba, Lobi, and other parties, involved in the matter have 48 hours to appeal the decision says the NFF Disciplinary Committee. --naij.com
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