Coach Gbenga Ogunbote of Shooting Stars Sporting Club has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League for comments made during an interview, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Ogunbote's interview after 3SC's match against Ikorodu City has raised concerns that are may have breached the framework of the league.
“We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the Matchday 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024.
“We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the Matchday 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024.
“Your remarks, as reported, appear to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the match officials and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders”, read the invitation letter to the Coach.
The inquest is on Tue. 3rd Dec. at 10am at the NPFL Secretariat in Abuja.
The NPFL stated that the invitation is mandatory for him to support his position.
Uche Dozie