NNL sanctions Ijebu United for failing honour game
Ijebu United have been sanctioned by the management of Nigeria National League (NNL) and have been slapped with a fine of N1,000,000.
This is due to their refusal to honor their matchday 22 league game against Rovers Football Club on Saturday, August 27.
A statement to that effect added that United failed to communicate their absence to the away team and participated in a preseason tournament on the same weekend.
It will be recalled that Ijebu United failled to show up for their game and participated in the just concluded Value Jet Pre-season Tournament where they received N250,000 (only) as appearance fee.
NNL observed that the Ijebu team preferred the preseason tournament and their action was intentional.
Consequently, the team is fined a million naira for the following:
Indemnities - N 225,000
Hiring of field - N 150,000
Other logistics - N 625,000
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