Bendel Insurance go forfeit three points and three goals for assault on match officials during their 1-0 home loss to Kano Pillars last Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) also fine the club N2 million for failing to provide proper security and for not controlling their supporters during the game. Bendel Insurance go pay another N1 million fine for misconduct wey fit bring the game into disrepute, plus they go pay N250,000 each to the assaulted match officials: Adeniyi Adewale, Anuoluwapo Balogun, and Sodiq Sonibare.

In the same vein, Plateau United also face a fine of ₦4.7 million and a three-point deduction over crowd violence during their November 11 match against Enugu Rangers. Some players and officials of Enugu Rangers suffer injuries from an attack by suspected Plateau United fans, with viral videos and photos showing them bleeding.

The two clubs get 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal the sanctions.

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