Fresh trouble is brewing for Giwa FC as the Disciplinary Board of the Nigeria Football Federation has upheld the League Management Company’s fine and banishment of the Jos outfit.
The NFF Disciplinary Board, in a statement issued after its meeting in Abuja on Monday, adopted all sanctions earlier pronounced by the LMC.
The NFF Disciplinary Board said after careful observation, the sanctions are in line with the Rules and Regulations Guiding the activities of the LMC.
The NFF Disciplinary Board also added additional sanctions to Giwa FC for further violating sections of the FIFA Code of Ethics, FIFA Disciplinary Code and the LMC Rules and Regulations.
The Board imposed a fine of N5 million on Giwa FC for the discontinuation of the match, while match shall be continued behind closed doors at the National Stadium, Abuja on April 27 from the point of disruption and that the result of the match at the point of disruption shall stand (i.e. 0-1).
The statement reads in part: “Due to the disturbances, Giwa FC is banned from the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos for its next three home matches, which shall be played at the Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State.
“In addition, due to the persistent nature of such disturbances by supporters of Giwa FC in the match under review, Giwa FC shall play its remaining home matches behind closed doors and supporters of the Club are banned from all League match venues for the remainder of the season; provided that the LMC reserves the right to lift the ban at any time on the condition of receipt of firm and satisfactory assurance and commitment.”
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