The Nigeria Girls Soccer League has handed two-match bans to 2 gamers after a violent incident following a Premiership match in Ado Ekiti.
The punishment pertains to occasions after the Matchday 15 sport between Ekiti Queens and Pacesetter Queens on April 15, 2026, on the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium. Ekiti Queens gained the match 2-0, however the sport ended on a foul observe after a conflict between Teslimot Balogun of Pacesetter Queens and Busari Suliyat of Ekiti Queens.
Studies say the incident occurred instantly after the ultimate whistle, with each gamers concerned in violent and unsporting behaviour.
After reviewing the referee’s report, the match commissioner’s findings, and video proof, the NWFL dominated that the actions of each gamers broken the picture of the sport.
Because of this, each gamers have been suspended for 2 matches, ranging from Matchday 16.
NWFL Chief Working Officer, Modupe Shabi, stated the league won’t tolerate violence. She warned that future instances might entice more durable punishment, together with longer or indefinite bans.
She added that self-discipline is essential to guard the integrity of the league and make sure the security of gamers and officers.
