Lagos based outfit Sporting Lagos have been charged for breaching the framework and rules of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) during the nervy draw against visitors Heartland FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernnet.com can confirm.
Paul Offor’s Sporting side have now been fined N1 million for failing to provide adequate security and are also directed to pay the fine within 14 days to avoid further sanctions as communicated by the league body disciplinary committee.
Speaking after the game, the coach condemned the fans act to and their poor misconduct saying, “fans should not expect us to win every league game or threaten our opponents during matches”.
“The glamour in the NPFL this season is that teams can win games anywhere, home or away and this has put the league on a good light but violent conducts puts the game in bad light”.
It will be recalled that fans started throwing objects at Heartland players during the game on Sunday when the Owerri team, who were leading 1-0, adopted time wasting tactics. But security operatives got the situation under control.
Angered by the hostile reception from the fans, the Nazi Millionaires shunned the post match conference. The team and their officials left the stadium immediately after the game alleging threats to their lives and property.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola
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