NPFL fines Enyimba for security lapses, misconduct
Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Enyimba FC, have been charged for breaching NPFL Framework & Rules after failing to provide adequate security and misconduct during their Match Day 15 fixture against Rangers International in at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, Abia State.
Enyimba’s failure to provide effective security led to unauthorised persons gaining access to match officials’ dressing room, which is a restricted area. The Aba giants further breached the rule book after their fans & officials harassed the match officials in their dress room, an act capable of bringing the game to disrepute.
Finidi George’s side failed to ensure the proper conduct of their officials, leading to the harassment and intimidation of the referee after the match.
The former African champions have been fined N1m for failing to provide general security and prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to restricted areas The champions have been further fined N1m for misconduct and failure to ensure the proper conduct of their officials.
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An official of the club, Okey Nwabeke, was suspended from all NPFL activities for the next three match weeks for inciting and unsporting conduct.
Enyimba face the risk of heavier sanctions in future if the club and any of their officials are involved in similar misconduct. The Aba-based club have within 48 hours of the date of notice to appeal the sanctions.