Nasarawa United has been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple breaches of the league’s Framework and Rules during their Matchday 18 fixture against Rivers United on December 22, 2024.
The Lafia-based club faced penalties due to pitch encroachment, failure to control their team and supporters, and an assault on match officials, including centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim.
As a consequence, Nasarawa United has been fined a total of N3 million, with N1 million penalties each for:
- Unauthorized encroachment onto the pitch.
- Failure to maintain proper conduct of players and supporters.
- Inadequate security measures during the game.
Additionally, the league has imposed a deduction of three points and three goals from the club’s total.
The club has been ordered to identify and prosecute those responsible for the assaults and report their progress to the NPFL within seven working days.
Furthermore, the Lafia City Stadium will remain closed to fans indefinitely until adequate security measures are implemented, including barricading the state box. The club must provide feedback on compliance to the NPFL security department.
Nasarawa United has 48 hours to appeal these sanctions if desired.
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