NPFL Sanctions El-Kanemi Warriors For Fan Misconduct
El-Kanemi Warriors has been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for security breaches, including failure to ensure sporting conduct of their supporters during the Matchday 34 fixture against Ikorodu City FC, at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, Borno State.
NPFL Tensions flared in Maiduguri on Sunday as fans of El-Kanemi Warriors vandalised the official vehicle of Ikorodu City, following a 1-1 draw. This is the second consecutive away match where Ikorodu City has faced such hostility, with a similar attack previously occurring in Ibadan after a draw against Shooting Stars.
Heavy police presence was needed to escort the players and officials from the stadium safely. The repeated incidents have sparked serious concerns about fan violence, security lapses and the overall safety of teams during NPFL away fixtures. Despite the chaos, Ikorodu City earned a crucial point on the road, leaving their opponents frustrated.
The sanctions range from monetary fines to an order of the stadium closure to fans for the rest of the season.
In a Summary Jurisdiction notice issued to the club following rowdy incidents before and at the end of the match in Maiduguri, the club was charged for breaches of Rules B13.52, C9 and B13:18 of the Frameworks and Rules of the NPFL.
For failure to provide photos adequate and effective security which resulted in unauthorised persons gaining access to restricted areas and harass the match officials, the club was fined N1 million.
El-Kanemi Warriors also got slammed with a N1 million fine for their supporters act of throwing objects on to the field of play, while another fine of N1 million was also imposed on the club for failure to ensure the proper conduct of your supporters, which resulted in damages on the away team vehicle.
The club is to pay a half a million Naira compensation to Ikorodu City for damages to their vehicle.
The last of the rulings on the incident is an order for the club to implement more effective match day security framework and crowd control measures, details of which must be submitted to the NPFL within seven working days of the date of this notice.
In accordance with Rule C26, the club is required to through a written response, indicate acceptance of the ruling or elect to appear before a disciplinary panel.
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