NPFL: Shooting Stars slapped with 5M, close door sanctions

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Shooting Stars (3SC) have been sanctioned with a total of 5 million fine with a closed door following an investigation into the aftermath of skirmishes in the game against Ikorodu City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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After a goalless affair with Ikorodu City on Match Day 32 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday, reports emerged of the host fans who were angry over the result causing trouble.

The fans were said to have caused damage to the bus of the visiting team and to have behaved unruly leading to the league body setting up an investigative panel.

A statement released by the league body states that the disciplinary panel found the Oluyole Warriors guilty of three counts of charges.

"The Ibadan club was found guilty of all three counts for failure to provide adequate security, failure to ensure proper conduct of their supporters resulting in an attack on the opponents and throwing of objects to the field of play and the referees."

Consequently, they will pay 3 million for security breaches and another N 2 million to Ikorodu City for damages to their bus following attacks on the club’s traveling fans.

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Besides, the 3SC fans have also been indefinitely banned from attending home games.

Shooting Stars, under Rule C26, is required to within 48 hours, indicate acceptance of the ruling or elect to appeal the decisions.

 

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