The Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed financial and disciplinary penalties on Abia Warriors and Katsina United after separate rule breaches during home fixtures, citing security failures and misconduct affecting match operations.
Sanctions against Abia Warriors
- Abia Warriors were ruled to have failed to deploy sufficient security arrangements agreed during the pre-match technical meeting before their game against Niger Tornadoes.
- An official from the Umuahia club was also found to have tried to interfere with the live transmission by harassing a member of the league broadcast partner’s production crew.
- The club received a N3.2 million fine for the violations.
- Its multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, was barred from participating in all NPFL match-related activities for five games.
Penalty for Katsina United
- Katsina United were sanctioned over inadequate and ineffective security measures during their home match against Plateau United.
- The club was also held responsible for allowing supporters to enter the playing area.
- The NPFL issued Katsina United a N2 million fine.
Both clubs have been given 48 hours from the notification date to lodge an appeal against the disciplinary decisions.
