By Akeem Lawal
THE League Management Company has fined Gombe United a
total sum of N3.25 million and also closed the Pantami Stadium to fans for two
games as punishment for breaching the Nigeria Professional Football League's Framework
& Rules in Wednesday’s matchday 19 rescheduled game against Rangers
International which ended 3-3.
The LMC announced the sanctions via their official
Twitter handle @LMCNPFL on Friday.
“Gombe United breached #NPFL rules after some of their
supporters severally threw objects, including stones, towards the field of play
in which a Rangers player was struck.
“Some of Gombe United supporters encroached the technical
area & field of play particularly in added time & at the end of the
#NPFL match.
“Some of Gombe United supporters encroached the technical
area & field of play particularly in added time & at the end of the
#NPFL match.
“Gombe United also failed to control their officials,
particularly those who occupied the technical area during the #NPFL match.
“Gombe United have been further charged for their
supporters' assault on their team's goalkeeper - an act capable of bringing the
#NPFL to disrepute.
“A fine of N1 million has been imposed on Gombe United for
acts of throwing objects towards the field of play during the #NPFL game.
“For acts of encroachment in the #NPFL match, Gombe United
have also been fined N1 million.
“Gombe Utd are further fined N1 million for failing to
ensure proper conduct of their officials during the #NPFL match.
“A fine of N250,000 has been imposed on Gombe United for the
misconduct of their supporters in their assault on their team's goalkeeper.
“Due to disturbances in the course of the #NPFL match,
Gombe United shall play their next 2 home matches behind closed doors.
“Gombe Utd will also bear the cost of medical treatment
for goalkeeper Emmanuel Fabiyi who was assaulted by the club's supporters.
“Gombe Utd are required to identify & ensure the
persons who assaulted Fabiyi are apprehended & prosecuted. Failure incurs a
fine of N25,000 per day until culprits are apprehended & charged to court.
“Gombe Utd have 48 hours to appeal to the sanctions or
elect to be dealt by a commission,” the league organizing body tweeted.
PHOTO: LMC Media
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