The NPFL has imposed heavy sanctions on the Kano Pillars FC of Kano following their fans maltreatment of players and officials of the 3SC FC during the Week 8 match at Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.
The sanctions include
“₦1 million fine for failure to provide adequate security, ₦1 million fine for throwing dangerous objects toward match officials and players and
₦1 million fine for failure to control supporters.
The sanctions also include
“₦1 million fine for conduct bringing the game to disrepute, ₦2 million fine for assaulting Shooting Stars players and match officials, ₦2 million as compensatory damages for the treatment of victims, and ₦1.5 million compensation (₦250,000 each) to match officials.
The NPFL also ordered
“Deduction of 3 points and 3 goals from Kano Pillars’ accrued total.
“Indefinite closure of Sani Abacha Stadium, with an order for the club to play its home matches in Katsina for at least ten games or until the NPFL is satisfied that adequate security measures are in place.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
