.Enyimba’s goalkeeper Dauda, Rabiu Ali, Murtala Adamu suspended
In review of
the recent incidents, the League Management Company (LMC) imposed varying
sanctions on Kano Pillars, Remo Stars, Katsina United, two players of Kano
Pillars and a goalkeeper of Enyimba International.
Kano Pillars was cited for violations of Rules
B13.18 and C1 and fined a total of N7.25m as well as other consequential fines
and closure of stadium to fans until further notice. The clubs has also been
directed to identify and hand over to the Police for prosecution, its match
security stewards who led the attack on match officials during the Match Day 18
fixture against Akwa United.
The fine against Kano Pillars includes N250,
000 as compensation to Dr. Tunde Akinbinu in addition to any certified medical
bills arising from the attack on him by the club supporters after the match day
18 fixture against Akwa United.
It also includes N1m compensation to Akwa
United for assault on members of the team in addition to any other certified
medical bills, a fine of N3,000,000.00
for conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute and deduction of three
points, the execution of which shall be suspended for a probationary period of
the remainder of the season.
For incidents on Match Day 15 in Shagamu
including breaches of Rules C.1.1, B13.18 and B13.52 harassment of match
officials, access to restricted area by unauthorised persons and assault on
Journalists by Remo Stars supporters, the LMC imposed a cumulative fine of
N2.5m on Remo Stars and restriction of fans from attending three home matches
of Remo Stars with the last two suspended.
For harassment of match officials in their
hotel rooms by supporters of the club, Remo Stars was fined N500, 000, N1m for
throwing of objects towards the field of play leading to delay of the match,
N750, 000 for failing to ensure restriction of access to unauthorised persons
to restricted area and compensation of N250, 000 for assault to Sports
Journalists, Kelvin Ekerete.
A suspended three points deduction was also
imposed on Remo Stars and which shall be enforced should similar incidents
occur during their match for the remaining matches of the season. The club was
also directed to organise an enlightenment program for their supporters and
which shall be attended by an official of the LMC.
For violations of Rule B13.23, C18.6, C18.14
and B13.21, Katsina United was fined a total of N2.5m which included N500, 000
as compensation to Enyimba International and a cost to be determined for repair
of their damaged vehicle. The club is also to play the next three home matches
behind closed doors two of which is suspended for a probationary period lasting
the remainder of the season.
Katsina United was also placed on a suspended
sanction of three points’ deduction for probationary period lasting the rest of
the season. The sanction against Katsina United arose from incidents at the end
of Match Day 17 fixture against Enyimba International.
Enyimba’s goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda was suspended
for one match and fined N50, 000 for aggression towards a ball boy during their
match against Katsina United. Dauda was charged for breaches of Rules C11 and
C1 which included assault on a ball boy and acts capable of inciting others to
commit violence during their match day 18 fixture against Katsina United.
Rabiu Ali and Murtala Adamu of Kano Pillars
were also sanctioned for threatening of the Referee and conducted themselves in
a manner that was capable of inciting others to commit violence or misconduct
which constituted a breach of Rule C1 and consequently suspended for one match.
The clubs and players were given 48 hours to
submit in writing to the decisions of the LMC or elect to appear before a
commission and for which further sanctions would be imposed should their
appeals not be upheld.
However, the
LMC has moved to reassure fans, players and coaches of their safety at league
venues on match days.
The league body said it will continue to
enforce safety regulations and sanction every acts of violation to deter
unruliness at match venues.
“We recognise that football is a game of
passion and there are bound to be emotional outbursts when people pursue their passion
especially in supporting their favourite clubs. It is also in recognition of
this that regulations have been put in place placing responsibility of on clubs
to ensure safety of all on match days and expecting our players and coaches to
uphold the highest level of decorum and discipline in carrying out their duties
on the field”, the LMC said.
Pursuant to
these values of ensuring safety standards at all times and at every match
venue, the LMC has reviewed a number of incidents across match venues and
imposed appropriate sanctions on clubs, their fans and players found culpable.
The LMC says that towards preventing repeat of
some of the observed breaches, clubs have been strongly admonished to ensure
that their ball boys are properly trained to uphold the very best standard
practice.
It also reminded clubs that they have a
responsible to ensure that at all times only accredited persons are allowed
access to restricted areas in the stadium and also adhere strictly to not
selling tickets their stadium capacity.
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