League Management Announces Decisions Following Oriental Derby Incident.
Following the incident that led to the abandonment of the Oriental Derby at 90+9 minutes, the League management has taken decisive actions to address the situation as revealed by @LeaguesReporter. The following measures have been implemented:
Rangers International:
– Awarded 3 points and 3 goals.
– Fined a total of ₦5 million:
– ₦2 million for over-ticketing.
– ₦1 million for failing to provide adequate security.
– ₦1 million for failing to implement crowd control measures.
– ₦1 million for allowing unauthorized access to restricted areas.
– Ordered to implement more crowd control mechanisms in subsequent games.
Enyimba FC:
– Fined a total of ₦10 million.
– Three players, Akanni Elijah, Eze Ekwutoziam, and Chibuke Nwaiwu, will be sanctioned following a proper investigation.
These measures are part of the League’s commitment to maintaining order and safety during matches, ensuring fair play, and upholding the integrity of the competition. The League management emphasized the importance of adhering to regulations and implementing effective security and crowd control measures in all future fixtures.
