NNL Charge Ikorodu City, Crown Football Clubs For Assaults

NNL Charge Ikorodu City, Crown Football Clubs For Assaults

By Precious Oham

The Nigeria National league (NNL) has charged Crown football club of Ogbomosho and Ikorodu City of Lagos N1 million each for offences of assaults committed in Day six matches of Conference B, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

According to NNL, "both teams were charged for various degree of offences prohibited by the leagues frameworks. Both teams violated article 27.1.3 of the NNL rule book.

"The General Manager of Crown FC, Olamide Ilupeju, encroached onto the playing pitch immediately after their match against Solution FC of Awka which ended 1-0 in favour of the home side, threw verbal Assaults at the center referee, threatened and promised to deal with him. It took the intervention of Anambra State Football Association Executives and security operatives to rescue the situation.

"Reported of assault and hooliganism was the case against Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos at the end of their day six fixture with home side Tradesafe FC.

"The supporters of Ikorodu City threw missiles at the home team players and bench, before the quick intervention of security agents.

"Aside from the fine of N1million each for breaching the rule book, the General Manager of Crown Mr Ilupeju and Ikorodu City Supporters were also handed a final warning to desists from such unholy sports conduct or face stiffer sanctions.

"Both teams have been directed by the NNL to pay their fines on or before the next games on the 6th of January, 2024."