Gbenga Ogunbote, the technical manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board for an investigative hearing on an interview he may have given to the media.
Ogunbote questioned the officiating after their 2-1 away loss to Ikorodu City on November 17 after scoring the game’s first goal.
The invitation from the NPFL board reads: “We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the Matchday 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024.“
“Your remarks, as reported, appear to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the match officials and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders,” the statement reveals.
“Your appearance is mandatory, and you may come with any relevant evidence or representation to support your position. Kindly confirm your attendance on or before Friday, 29 November 2024,” they added.
The venue of the investigation is the NPFL Secretariat in the Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
