Nasarawa United are in deep trouble after being punished by the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) for crowd bother throughout their matchday 33 conflict towards Plateau United.
The Lafia-based membership has been banished to Gombe State for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season and fined a complete of N6 million for failing to regulate their followers, who attacked gamers and officers in the course of the tense fixture.
In keeping with a press release from the NPFL board, Nasarawa United breached a number of league guidelines:
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They failed to supply correct safety, which allowed unauthorised individuals to enter restricted areas and harass Plateau United gamers and match officers.
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Their supporters attacked Plateau United, inflicting dysfunction in the course of the match.
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A severe offence occurred when Plateau United participant Vincent Temitope was bodily assaulted by Nasarawa United followers, struggling grievous bodily hurt.
As punishment:
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Nasarawa United will now play their remaining dwelling matches this season on the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.
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They’ve been fined N2 million for poor safety and failing to regulate their supporters.
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An extra N3 million positive was imposed for repeated violation of NPFL guidelines.
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The membership should additionally pay N1 million to cowl the medical bills and compensation for Vincent Temitope.
The NPFL has additionally ordered the membership to:
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Submit a brand new safety and crowd management plan earlier than being allowed to return to the Lafia Metropolis Stadium in future seasons.
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Determine the fan who attacked Temitope and present proof that authorized motion has been taken.
Nasarawa United have been given 48 hours to enchantment the sanctions in the event that they want to problem the choice.
This newest punishment raises severe considerations for the membership, each on and off the pitch, as they now face the stress of ending the season away from dwelling and underneath the watchful eye of league authorities.
