Nasarawa United have been fined N6 Million and banned from playing at the Lafia City Stadium after a supporter attacked Plateau United striker Vincent Temitope during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday.
Nasarawa United had edged out their North Central rivals 3-2 in the thrilling match, but the game was overshadowed by a disturbing video showing Vincent Temitope receiving treatment for a neck injury after he was stabbed.
The Plateau United striker had missed a penalty before going on to score a goal during the encounter, reducing the deficit after Nasarawa United led 2-0 courtesy of strikes from leading goalscorer Anas Yusuf and Leonard Ugochukwu.
In a swift ruling by the league’s disciplinary committee, Nasarawa United was found in breach of the NPFL Frameworks & Rules due to the actions of their supporters.
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According to a statement released by the committee, “Nasarawa United have been charged for breaching the Framework and Rules of the NPFL in the course of their fixture against Plateau Utd on Sunday. The Lafia-based club failed to provide adequate and effective security resulting in unauthorised person gaining access to restricted areas and harassing Plateau Utd and the match officials.“
”Nasarawa United are also in breach of NPFL rules following disturbance from their supporters that resulted in the attack of the away team, Plateau United. Nasarawa United also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, resulting in the assault of the away team.“
“Nasarawa United further breached the NPFL rules when their supporters assaulted Plateau United player, Vincent Temitope, with the intention to cause grievous body harm.”
Due to the various breaches, the club have been banished to the Pantami Stadium where they will play their home matches for the rest of the season. They will pay N1 million each for failing to provide adequate security and ensuring the proper conduct of their supporters (totaling N2m).
The club will pay another N3 million for persistent breach of the NPFL framework and rules, as well as a N1 million fine for medical expenses and compensation for Plateau United’s Vincent Temitope. The club has been given a 48-hour grace to appeal the decision of the committee.
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