FIFA-licensed soccer agent, Mr. Eddie Iseri Ogbemudia, has praised the NPFL’s swift punishment of Kano Pillars whereas urging equal urgency on gamers’ welfare, Sports247 stories.
Ogbemudia gave the Otunba Dele Elegbeleye-led Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) board a pat within the again for its decisive disciplinary motion in opposition to Kano Pillars following violent incidents that marred their Matchday 8 fixture on Sunday.
In a Abstract Jurisdiction Discover, the NPFL sanctioned each Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United for varied acts of misconduct.
Kano Pillars have been fined ₦9.5 million and ordered to play their subsequent three house video games behind closed doorways following crowd violence and pitch encroachment.
The membership’s administration and safety officers additionally acquired official warnings for failing to keep up order on the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Talking with Sports147, Ogbemudia described the league’s resolution as well timed and commendable, stressing that agency motion was important to uphold the integrity of the NPFL.
“There isn’t a place for violence in soccer. I noticed some brief clips of what occurred and was dissatisfied. Such actions convey disrepute to our recreation,” he stated.
He additional applauded the sanctions as honest and hoped they might function a deterrent to others.
“The punishment is deserving. I hope the membership learns from it and ensures such incidents by no means occur once more,” he added.
Nevertheless, Ogbemudia urged the NPFL to indicate the identical promptness in dealing with points affecting gamers’ welfare, together with unpaid wages and contract disputes.
“I hope in the future the NPFL will act this swiftly when it issues gamers’ welfare and contract-related issues,” he concluded.
