NPFL Summons Lobi Stars Media Officer Over Match Fixing Allegations

NPFL Summons Lobi Stars Media Officer Over Match Fixing Allegations

Precious Oham

A summon has been handed to the Media Officer of Lobi Stars, Emmanuel Ujah to appear for an inquest into a publication in which he suggested that players were engaging in betting activities on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The NPFL set up the panel to sit on Wednesday, April 9 for Ujah to throw more light on the claims he made in writing and audio recording.

Signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the invitation read in part, "We have taken note of certain which borders on alleged match-fixing and players betting about Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches and fixtures.

"The said report appears to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the NPFL and the League’s governance structure.

"These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders".

The NPFL Board Disciplinary Committee has scheduled the inquest to be held on Wednesday, April 9, at its Abuja office.

The invitation, which was routed through the club management, stated that the appearance of their media officer is mandatory. He is required to come up with any relevant evidence or representation to support the claims in the said publication.