Breaking: Plateau United Fined ₦4.7m and Faces Points Deduction Over Violent Incident with Enugu Rangers

In a sh0cking turn of events that has left football lovers and fans across Nigeria talking, Plateau United has been sl@pped with a hefty ₦4.7 million fine and a serious three-point deduction following an unf0rtunate episode of crowd vi0lence. This incident took place during their goalless match against Enugu Rangers on November 11.

S@dly, what should have been an exciting showdown turned s0ur as suspected Plateau United fans attæcked Enugu Rangers players and officials. Some players were left !njüred, and images and videos showing Rangers players blêëding have been making the rounds on social media, sparking 0utrãge among fans & supporters alike.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has come down h@rd on Plateau United for this act of vi0lence, describing it as a “breach of the league’s rules.” The NPFL investigation revealed that the Plateau United side failed to provide sufficient security, which led to the ass@ults on match officials and the Enugu Rangers team.

NPFL’s findings didn’t stop there. They reported that not only did the Plateau United supporters physically att@ck Enugu Rangers, but they also thréw objects onto the field, !njúring a match official. The NPFL was clear in its statement that such actions risk the reputation of Nigerian football and must be met with swift consequences. The penalty for the “breach of League’s rules” are broken down as below;

Three-Point Deduction: The most significant hit Plateau United will face is losing three points. Those points could have made a difference in the standings, but now they’ll be forced to make up for it in other games. They’re also losing three goals from their accrued total.
₦4.7 Million Fine: the fine is broken down thus;
₦1 million for not providing adequate security for the match.
- Another ₦1 million fine for allowing fans to throw objects onto the pitch.
- ₦1 million for failing to control their supporters.
- An additional ₦1 million for misconduct likely to h@rm the league’s reputation.
- ₦500,000 as compensation (₦250,000 each) for the !njuries sustained by match official Zakari Aminu and Rangers player Daniel Onyia.
Repairs to Rangers’ Bus: Plateau United will cover the cost of repairs for the damagë infl!cted on the Enugu Rangers’ team bus. The club is also responsible for any other verifiable costs Rangers may have incurred during this !ncident.

Closed-Door Matches: Plateau United’s next three home games will be played behind closed doors at their New Jos Stadium. This is intended to serve as a warning and to ensure the safety of all those who attend future games.

According to the NPFL, Plateau United has a 48-hour window from the time they received this notice to appeal the ruling. But with the evidence and public 0utrage mounting, it may be an uphill battle to convince the league to ease these sanctions.

Since the news br0ke, Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to share their reactions. Many are disappointed by the behavior of the Plateau United supporters, emphasizing that such actions harm the league and tarnish the country’s image on the global football stage. Others are calling for str!cter enforcement of security and better control of fans and supporters to prevent similar !ncidents in the future.

As we look forward to the rest of the season, this serves as a strong reminder: the beautiful game can only thrive when everyone—players, officials, and fans—play by the rules. Let’s hope for a safer, more peaceful atmosphere in future matches.

Let’s hear your thoughts, Nigeria! Should the NPFL have come down h@rder on Plateau United, or was the pûnishment fair?

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