Following the incident that took place on match day one between Kano Pillars and FC Ifeanyi Ubah at the Sani Abacha Stadium that led to Ifeanyi Ubah abandoning the game at half way over claims they were cheated by the referee, the League Management Company (LMC) has today issued their verdict irrespective of the plea from the FC Ifeanyi Ubah team. And this does not look too good for FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
The LMC has released their verdict on the incident stating thus:
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FC Ifeanyi Ubah have been charged for breaching the Framework & Rule of the #NPFL following their refusal to continue with the game vs Kano Pillars, prompting the game to be called off.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah are also charged for hindering & infringing on the fulfilment of the Broadcast Contract of the #NPFL in the course of refusing to continue the game vs Kano Pillars on Saturday.
For refusing to continue the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars on Saturday, FC Ifeanyi Ubah will pay a fine of N3m.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah are also charged for conducting themselves in behaviour capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute & acting in a manner capable of causing serious security breach.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah are also charged for hindering & infringing on the fulfilment of the Broadcast Contract of the #NPFL in the course of refusing to continue the game vs Kano Pillars on Saturday.
For refusing to continue the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars on Saturday, FC Ifeanyi Ubah will pay a fine of N3m.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah are also charged for conducting themselves in behaviour capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute & acting in a manner capable of causing serious security breach.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah will also forfeit 3 points, 3 goals from the #NPFL game which shall be credited to their opponents Kano Pillars.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah will further forfeit 3 points from accrued points which will be suspended for a probationary period of the remainder of the #NPFL season.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah will pay a fine of N5m for hindering & infringing the live TV Broadcast of the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars.
Also FC Ifeanyi Ubah will have 2 points deducted from accrued points, which is suspended for a probationary period of the remainder of the #NPFL season owing to hindering & infringing on fulfilment of the Broadcast Contract.
For conduct capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute, FC Ifeanyi Ubah shall pay a fine of N1m.
3 points shall also be deducted from points accruing to FC Ifeanyi Ubah for behaviour capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute. This shall be suspended for a probationary period of the remainder of the season.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah shall also pay a fine of N150,000 for causing a delay to the restart of the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars after half time without good reason.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah have 48 hours, not later than Wednesday, January 18, 2017, to submit to the sanctions imposed or elect to appeal #NPFL
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The LMC also passed their verdict on some individuals from the club involved in the fracas including the referee.
It reads:
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Mr Igwe Jonathan of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has also been charged for misconduct during the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars on Saturday.
Mr Igwe Jonathan of FC Ifeanyi Ubah conducted himself in a manner capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute.
Mr Igwe persistently challenged the ref's decisions, communicated on the phone improperly within the technical area & ordered FC Ifeanyi Ubah players to leave the pitch & discontinue the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars.
Mr Igwe Jonathan of FC Ifeanyi Ubah shall pay a fine of N500,000 for conduct capable of bringing the #NPFL to disrepute.
Mr Igwe Jonathan of FC Ifeanyi Ubah is hereby suspended from all #NPFL match venues till the NFF Ethics Committee determines this matter.
Mr Igwe Jonathan of FC Ifeanyi Ubah also has 48 hours, not later than Wednesday, January 18, 2017 to accept the sanctions or elect to appeal.
Mr Yaw Preko of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has been charged for breaching the Code of Conduct for Managers & Coaches in the #NPFL Framework & Rules.
Mr Yaw Preko of FC Ifeanyi Ubah failed/neglected to take reasonable steps to ensure his players & other employees under his control accept the decisions of the match officials in the #NPFL game vs Kano Pillars.
Mr Yaw Preko of FC Ifeanyi Ubah is hereby reprimanded & has 48 hours, not later than Wednesday, January 18, 2017, to accept the sanction or elect to appeal.
The referee was not left out in the verdict by the LMC
LMC has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the referee Folusho Ajayi in the #NPFL game between Kano Pillars & FC Ifeanyiubah.
Referee Folusho Ajayi failed to meet the high standard of the #NPFL following her unsatisfactory game management of Kano Pillars vs FC Ifeanyiubah.
LMC has asked the NFF Refs Committee to withdraw referee Folusho Ajayi from future #NPFL games pending full investigation into her performance.
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All parties are expected to respond immediately to the verdict by the LMC.
Stay tuned....
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