The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has imposed sanctions on Ekiti Queens following assault on match officials during their home fixture against Edo Queens on Wednesday.
Ekiti Queens lost the matchday three encounter 1-0.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi condemned the attack and reiterated the league’s firm stance on safety and professionalism.
“The assault on our match officials in Ado-Ekiti is completely unacceptable and a gross breach of NWFL regulations,” Shabi said.
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“The NWFL wishes reiterate that the safety of referees is paramount. Violence, intimidation, or any behaviour that undermines the integrity of the league will attract the strongest possible sanctions.”
Following the preliminary review of official reports and video evidences, the NWFL found Ekiti Queens guilty of multiple breaches of league regulations, including failure to provide adequate security, failure to control supporters, and allowing an unsafe environment that led to the attack on officials.
As punishment,Ekiti Queens have been fined a total of ₦2.5 million for the varying breaches.
In addition, the NWFL also ordered the club to play their next three home matches at a neutral venue in MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.
