NPFL: LMC Charges Kano Pillars N7.5m

NPFL: LMC Fine Kano Pillars N7.5m By Sampson Adedeji Following the unruly behaviour of their fans, the hammer League Management Company (LMC) has fallen on Nigeria Professional Football League Club Kano Pillars, BSNSports.com.ng can reports. The Sai Masu Gida boys played host to Akwa United in the match day 27 at the Ahmadu Bello stadium on Sunday but the game was suspended at the 87th minute following the encroachment of the pitch by the host's fans after the centre referee overruled a goal scored by Nyima Nwagua. The league body on Monday charged the club for the breach of covid 19 rules and were also fined N7.5 million. "Kano Pillars are hereby sanctioned with a fine of N5 million for breaching the COVID-19 Protocol. "A fine of N2.5 million is also imposed on Kano Pillars for encroachment by their supporters, which led to a discontinuation of the match. "There is also an imposed sanction of a deduction of 3 points, which shall be suspended for the duration of the remainder of the season, subject to good conduct."/ "The club also face a venue sanction of being banned from their Kaduna home ground and subsequently moved to another venue if there is a recurring event. "Kano Pillars have been directed to submit a revised security plan within 7 days and ensure they comply strictly with COVID-19 Protocol. All subject to approval by the LMC. "The club however have 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal these sanctions," the statement reads.