NPFL: Shooting Stars Fined ₦1 Million Over Crowd Trouble

Shooting Stars have been fined ₦1 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, following the unruly conduct of their supporters during their Matchday 13 clash against Bendel Insurance on Friday night.

The Oluyole Warriors secured a 2-1 victory in the encounter played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

However, the match was marred by incidents of crowd trouble, as some supporters allegedly threw objects onto the field of play.

Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars Edge Bendel Insurance 2-1 In Ibadan

According to the NPFL, Shooting Stars breached the league’s framework and rules due to the misconduct of their fans.

Consequently, the club has been handed a ₦1 million fine for the offence.

The Ibadan-based side has 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal the sanction.

The NPFL has continued to take disciplinary action against several clubs this season over incidents of unruly behaviour by their supporters.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.