NPFL Board slaps Abia Warriors with N4 million fine over misconduct

In response to the unruly conduct of Abia Warriors’ officials during their recent home game against Rangers at the Umuahia Township Stadium, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has levied a hefty fine of N4 million on the club. The incident involved preventing Rangers’ access to the pitch, resulting in potential violence that could tarnish the reputation of the game.

Abia Warriors faced charges for their failure to ensure adequate security at the stadium, contributing to the disruptive scenes before the match. Furthermore, the club’s officials were accused of harassing the media crew affiliated with the NPFL’s official broadcast partner.

As part of the sanctions, Abia Warriors are mandated to identify and produce the official responsible for the misconduct, potentially facing additional penalties. The club has been sternly warned about the possibility of more severe sanctions if such misconduct recurs.

Abia Warriors have a 48-hour window to appeal these sanctions, and it remains to be seen how the club will respond to rectify the situation and avoid further repercussions from the NPFL board.