Match officials assaults: NLO awards 3 points to Katsina Jnr, fines Ambassadors FC N150,000

• Indefinitely suspends 2 Coaches, 3 payers

By Amaechi Agbo

The Naigeria Nationwide League One, NLO has awarded three points and three goals to Katsina Junior FC of Katsina State following the disruption of their match against Ambassadors FC of Kaduna on May 8.
The Kaduna based club side is also fined a total summon of ₦150, 000 as well as two of their couches and three players being placed on indefinite suspension.
Their match on May 8 in Kaduna was disrupted due to the assault on the match officials and the centre coordinator, who were seriously injured due to the attack by officials, players and supporters of Ambassadors FC Kaduna.
The NLO in a release on Monday noted that the ₦50, 000 part of the total sum must be paid within 24h hours of publication of the decision of the secretariat adding that the decision would be submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for further sanctions.
Below is NLO summary jurisdiction:
The Nationwide League One Secretariat received the match officials report of the Katsina Jnr (Katsina State) and Ambassadors FC (Kaduna State) played on May 8.
The match was disrupted due to the assault on the match officials and the centre coordinator, who were seriously injured due to the attack by Officials, players and Supporters of Ambassadors FC Kaduna.
Sequel to above the Nationwide League One Secretariat hereby decides as follows:
1. The match is hereby awarded to Katsina Jnr FC with 3 points and 3 goals. This decision is based on the relevant article of the rules (Art.4.12: 4-5).
2. Ambassadors FC is also fined the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira only (N50,000.), Which must be paid within 24 hours from 8th May 2023.
3. Ambassadors FC shall pay One Hundred Thousand Naira (100k) to replace the damaged ABU Zaria substitution board by Ambassadors FC.
4. The NLO will report the conduct of the club to the Nigeria Football Federation for further sanctions.
5. The Following Officials and players of Ambassadors FC are hereby suspended indefinitely; (A. Coach Abdulrahaman Attah B. Coach. Gambo Mohammed C. Jsy 30. Lawal Abubakar, D. Jsy 23. Yazid Hamisu, E. Jsy 19. Sani Suleiman.)
6. The NLO Secretariat commended the Center Coordinator (Mr Baba Ali) who ensured that the Referee’s life was saved and the major culprit was identified.
7. This decision shall be submitted to NFF Disciplinary Committee for further action.
The Nationwide League One Secretariat will not condone any act of indiscipline that could bring the game to disrepute.