Nigeriasoccernet.com can report that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has summoned Lobi Stars' media officer, Emmanuel Ujah, to appear before its Disciplinary Committee following allegations he made regarding players' involvement in betting activities.
Ujah had, in a publication and accompanying audio recording, suggested that some players were placing bets on NPFL matches — a serious accusation that prompted the league body to take swift action.
In a letter signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the league noted that the claims not only suggest possible match-fixing but also appear to undermine the integrity of the league and violate its Code of Conduct for Officials.
“We have taken note of certain statements which border on alleged match-fixing and players betting on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches and fixtures," the letter reads.
“The said report appears to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the NPFL and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders.”
The disciplinary inquest is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at the NPFL headquarters in Abuja. The invitation, routed through Lobi Stars' club management, emphasized that Ujah’s appearance is mandatory.
He is expected to provide any relevant evidence or representations to support the claims made in his report.