The Nigeria National League, NNL, has banished Malumfashi FC from its home ground, Abubakar Labbo Stadium, over the unruly behaviour of their supporters during the matchday seven tie against Sokoto United.
Malumfashi fans unleashed terror on match officials and the coach of the visiting team in Katsina.
NNL Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman announced the sanction after an emergency meeting of the Disciplinary Committee in Abuja.
He said, “Malumfashi FC is hereby fined the sum of One Million Naira for causing disturbances during the said match.
“Abubakar Labbo Stadium, Malumfashi, is no longer safe to host NNL matches, therefore the stadium is hereby banned from hosting any NNL match henceforth.
“The club is fined the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira for being responsible for the match not being completed for the statutory 90 minutes.
“Malumfashi FC shall pay compensation for the following: The sum of Two Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Naira that was forcefully transferred by the referees to Malumfashi FC officials.
“Three missing mobile telephones which cost N50,000 each – N150,000. Damaged bag with personal belongings and referees uniforms – N100,000. Medical treatment for the injured Sokoto United official – N50,000.
“That Malumfashi FC is hereby banished to Kaduna to play their remaining league matches. That the remaining 45 minutes shall be played in Kaduna at a given date.
“The Chairman of Malumfashi FC, Alh. Seraju Baba is hereby banned from participating in all football activities for 3 months forthwith. That Sokoto United shall cater for their logistics of the replay.”
