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NLO gives Hepzibah FC 48 hours to respond to misconduct query

Posted : 14 July 2026

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has given Hepzibah FC 48 hours to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against the club over social media posts alleging poor officiating in one of its recent league matches.

In a formal query issued by the league secretariat, the NLO accused the club of publishing video clips on its official social media platforms, accompanied by captions and commentary that allegedly sought to discredit match officials and question their integrity.

The league maintained that while clubs have the right to challenge officiating decisions, such grievances must be pursued through the constitutional procedures outlined in the NLO Rules and Regulations rather than on social media.

According to the NLO, the club's actions amounted to "trial by social media," a practice it said contravenes the league's code of conduct and undermines the integrity of the competition.

The league further stated that the publications were capable of inciting public hostility against match officials while portraying Nigerian football in a negative light before the international community.

It added that such actions could erode public confidence in the competition, discourage potential sponsors and commercial partners, and damage the image and credibility of Nigerian football.

The NLO also directed Hepzibah FC to immediately cease publishing what it described as derogatory content and to issue a public retraction to mitigate the damage allegedly caused to the league's reputation.

The club was further asked to explain why it failed to utilise the league's official channels for lodging complaints over officiating decisions.

The NLO warned that failure to provide a satisfactory response within 48 hours of receiving the query could result in disciplinary measures, including heavy fines, points deductions, or suspension from league activities.

The outcome of the disciplinary process will depend on Hepzibah FC's response, as the NLO continues to emphasise adherence to its regulations and the proper procedures for addressing officiating concerns.

 

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