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The Nigeria National League, NNL, has fined Gateway United the sum of N4.3 million for an assault on match officials during their last match against Smart City FC.
NNL Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, announced the decision in a statement on Friday.
According to Alanana, Gateway United breached multiple provisions of the NNL rules and regulations after violent scenes marred the fixture at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The report stated that Gateway FC supporters overpowered security personnel at the end of the match and attacked the officials. Officials of the club were also implicated in the incident. The match ended 1–1.
The league further identified Mr. Toyin Jimoh of Gateway FC as a major security threat, noting that he issued repeated threats to match officials before kickoff and contributed to the hostile atmosphere that culminated in violence after the final whistle.
The fines includes N1 million for encroachment and disturbances at the end of the match, N3 million for assault on match officials and N300,000 to cover medical expenses for the affected officials.
In addition Mr. Toyin Jimoh has been suspended for four NNL matches while Gateway United have been banished to Ekiti for their next two home fixtures.
Gateway FC management has been given 72 hours to submit the names of all individuals involved in the assault on match officials, with the NNL warning that failure to comply will result in further sanctions.
NNL: Gateway United fined N4.3m, banished to Ekiti for assault on match officials
