The Digest:
The Nigeria Premier League has suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him N2 million for gross misconduct toward a match official during his team's 2-2 draw with Plateau United. The league ruled that Boboye's actions went against the principles of fair play and discipline. Additionally, Bendel Insurance was fined N2 million for failing to provide adequate security, another N1 million for unsporting behavior, and N2 million for detaining match officials for 40 minutes after the game.
Key Points:
- Boboye received a 17-match ban and N2 million fine for misconduct toward a match official.
- Bendel Insurance was fined a total of N5 million across three separate charges.
- The club failed to provide adequate security and exhibited unsporting behavior.
- Match officials were detained for 40 minutes after the game.
- The Benin Arsenals will play their next three home matches behind closed doors.
As the NPFL enforces strict disciplinary measures, the heavy sanctions on Boboye and Bendel Insurance serve as a warning against misconduct and the detention of match officials.
Sources: Complete Sports
