By Obaseki Anthony on February 27, 2020
The League Management Company, organiser of the NPFL league, has fined Abia Warriors FC N5 million to be paid within 10 working days in a Summary Jurisdiction exercised by the LMC on the disruption of the Matchday 20 fixture in Umuahia against Enyimba International of Aba.
Abia Warriors are also to play a minimum of their next three consecutive home matches behind closed doors with no fans before a possible review which can only be carried out if the LMC is satisfied that conditions which led to the disruption has been completely eliminated.
Out of the N5m fine, Enyimba International FC will receive N2.5m as compensation for injuries and damages to property.
Abia Warriors have 48 hours to accept in writing, this decision or seek to appear before a panel.
•PHOTO: LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko
Source Daily Sports
Posted February 27, 2020
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