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NPFL: Nasarawa United Penalized with Points Deduction, Fine After Matchday Violence

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Jan 14, 2025.

Dennis

Nasarawa United penalized with a three-point and three-goal deduction for fan misconduct during their match against Rivers United.
Club fined N3m for pitch encroachment and the assault on referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim.
Relegation battle intensifies as sanctions push Nasarawa United further into last place in the NPFL standings.

Nigeria Premier Football League’s bottom-placed team, Nasarawa United, has suffered a setback in their fight against relegation after the NPFL board imposed a three-point and three-goal deduction along with a ₦3 million fine following violent incidents during their matchday 18 clash against Rivers United.

The club was penalized for violating NPFL Framework and Rules, including failing to maintain proper conduct among their team and fans, which resulted in an assault on their opponents.

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Additionally, the sanctions cited incidents of pitch encroachment and an attack on match referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim.

“Three points and three goals shall be deducted from Nasarawa Utd’s accrued points and goals for the assault on centre referee Musibaudeen Ibrahim,” the NPFL said on Monday.

“Nasarawa Utd will pay a fine of N3 million, being N1 million each for encroachment onto the pitch, failure to ensure proper conduct of their team & supporters & failure to provide adequate & effective security.”

The league body also ruled that the club will play their subsequent home matches behind closed doors when the league resumes on January 25.

“The Lafia City Stadium will be closed indefinitely to fans until security is enhanced and the state box is barricaded with the club directed to give feedback on compliance to #NPFL25 security department.