NPFL: LMC Slam 3SC With N3M Fine, To Play Remaining Home Game Under Locks And Keys From Fans

NPFL: LMC Slam 3SC With N3M Fine, To Play Remaining Home Game Under Locks And Keys From Fans 

Sampson Adedeji

The hammer of the League Management Company( LMC) has fallen on Shooting Stars of Ibadan following the unruly behaviour of its fans, BSNsports.com.ng has gathered.

Some fans of the Oluyole Warriors went berserk attacking a Lagos based Sports journalist Tobi Adepoju after their team was held to a 1-1 draw by their Southwest Derby rivals, Remo Stars.

The league body reviewed the incidents and decided to severely punish the Ibadan based club.

After reviewing the Matchday 31 game, 3SC versus Remo Stars, 3SC have breached the NPFL rules & framework, failing to provide effective security leading to the breakdown of order after their match.

3SC also failed to provide adequate security for match officials before, during and after the match resulting in the harassment and intimidation of the referee.

3SC is also charged for failure to contain and control their fans after the match resulting in disturbances including the attacking of a media personnel, Adepoju Tobi, an act capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

3SC is also charged for breach of the peace agreement brokered by the LMC between the two clubs (3SC and Remo Stars) with regards to guaranteeing peace, order and fair play during matches between the two.

3SC is fined a total of Three Miliion Naira (3,000,000) plus a Five Hundred Thousand Naira (500,000) compensation to Adepoju for lost valuables & medical bills. Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan is closed to fans for the remaining fixtures of the season while a further breach will lead to the club being banished to a neutral ground.

Shooting Stars also stands the risk of 2 points deduction to last for a probational period ending with the season. 

The club's media officer, Tosin Omojola and Kit Manager, Majolagbe Kolawale have both been expelled from all NPFL related activities for a minimum period of 12 months in the first instance, the statement confirms.