Nigerian Division one side, Nasarawa United, have been banished from their Lafia Township Stadium and fined N6 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League for repeated violations involving poor security and fan misconduct.
The sanctions follow the stabbing-to-the-neck of Plateau United player, Vincent Temitope, by a Nasarawa United supporter and the attempt to harass match officials after a weekend fixture between Plateau United and Nasarawa United.
In a four-count charge, the NPFL cited Nasarawa United for breaching Rules B13.52, B13.22, C9, and C11 of the league’s Framework and Rules.
The breakdown of the fine are as follows: N1 million for failing to provide adequate security; N1 million for failing to control supporters, breaching Rule C9; N1 million to cover medical expenses for the assaulted player, violating Rule C11: and N3 million for repeated breaches of the NPFL regulations
The club will also now play its remaining home matches at Pantami Stadium in Gombe State, as punishment for the recurring misconducts in Lafia.
Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, who signed the letter addressed to the club, stressed that the league maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and violence.
Nasarawa United have 48 hours to respond in writing to either accept the decision or to appeal and appear before a disciplinary panel of the NPFL.
