Nigeria Premier League side, Akwa United, has been sanctioned by the League Management Company after their fans assaulted match officials, which led to the abandonment of the clash against Warri Wolves.
Akwa United will now prosecute their remaining leagues games away from home following the LMC’s decision to banish them from Uyo to Rojenny Stadium, Oba in Anambra State.
The management of the club has also been told to pay N200,000 to each of the assaulted match officials as compensation.
A top official of the LMC, Salihu abubakar, said: “Decisions have been taken over Akwa United following their fans assault on match officials during their game against Warri Wolves.
“Akwa United have been banished from Uyo to Rojenny Stadium for the rest of the season and that will start with their Week 18 game against Kwara United.
“The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but has been shifted to Thursday due to short notice.
“They will also pay each of the assaulted match officials 200,000 Naira.
“They will also pay for the damaged advert board at the stadium.”
Abubakar added that the assaulted match officials could go to court to sue those who assaulted them and that more sanctions may still be placed on Akwa United.
He said: “The referees have been told they can seek legal action for the assault, that is a personal thing.
“We may take more sanctions on Akwa United if need be.”
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