Ocean Boys FC has been expelled from the Nigeria Premier League.
The decision, taken on Wednesday, will lead to the loss of all the points of the matches the club had played so far.
The decision was taken on Wednesday at NPL Board Meeting held in Abuja.
The communique of the meeting reads:
“1. The Board affirmed that Week 38 League matches marking the end of the 2011/2012 League season will be played as earlier scheduled at various venues across the country on Friday, 7th September, 2012 with the star match billed for the Dipo Dino International Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State between Sunshine Stars of Akure and Kano Pillars.
“2. In a related development, the board unanimously evoke article 4.2(3) of the NPL which states that “if a club fails to honour two consecutive matches without an acceptable reason, such a club shall be expelled from the league and its matches played and un-played shall be cancelled” in the case of Ocean Boys Football Club. Therefore, Ocean Boys FC stands expelled and its matches, played and un-played summarily cancelled.
“3. The NPL wishes Nigeria’s Super Eagles well in its crucial AFCON qualifier against the Lone Stars of Liberia on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Morovia.
“4. The NPL wishes to thank Nigerians, Partner’s and stakeholders in supporting the League given its challenges in the 2011/2012 season.”