League Management Company, Nigeria has fined Abia Warriors the sum of N5,000,000 to be paid within 10 working days following disruption of the Matchday 20 fixture in Umuahia against Enyimba International.
The decision was reached in a Summary Jurisdiction exercised by the LMC on Wednesday.
According to LMC, Abia Warriors are also to play a minimum of their next three consecutive home matches of the NPFL behind closed doors (no fan admission) before a possible review which can only be carried out if the LMC is satisfied that conditions which led to the disruption has been completely eliminated.
Out of the N5m fine, Enyimba International FC will receive N2.5m as compensation for injuries and damages to property. Abia Warriors have 48 hours to accept in writing, this decision or seek to appear before a panel.
Below is some of the photos of the injured fans which includes the Chairman of Enyimba FC.
