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Gombe United FC lands in trouble over attack on Match Officials

Posted : 22 March 2024

Gombe United has once again found itself in deeper trouble as the management of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) imposed hefty sanctions on the already relegation-threatened team over an assault on the Match Officials.


In light of the offense, Gombe United FC has been docked three points and three goals from its total accrued for the season, in what the NPFL says is in pursuant to its zero tolerance for assault on match officials.


Davidson Owumi, the NPFL Chief Operating Officer who signed the notice, warned other clubs to ensure the safety of match officials assigned to their games or face serious consequences.


Officials in the Matchday 26 fixture against visiting Akwa United were found to have been physically attacked by fans at the end of the match at the Pantanmi Stadium on Sunday, March 17th.


The NPFL, in a Summary Jurisdiction notice issued to Gombe United, stated that its findings included that Bright Nwosu, the Center Referee, Abdullahi Indabawa, the AR1, Friday Abu Emeje AR2, and Musa Hussainy Talle, the 4th Official, were assaulted by the club's fans.


Gombe United was charged with breach of Rules B13.52, B13.18, and C1.1 of the NPFL Frameworks and Rules, which arose from failure to provide adequate and effective security leading to access by unauthorized persons to restricted areas, throwing of objects by their supporters at match officials and the visiting team, and assault on match officials at the end of the game.


In addition to the points deduction, the NPFL also imposed a total fine of N3 million on the club, comprised of N1 million each for failure to provide adequate and effective security, for throwing objects onto the field of play, and compensatory payments to the four match officials at N250,000 each.


The NPFL also issued an order closing the Pantami Stadium to fans of Gombe United for the next three (3) home games.


Gombe United has 48 hours from the date of receipt of the sanctions to accept in writing and submit to the rulings or elect to face a disciplinary panel in accordance with Rule C26.

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