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NWFL sanction Rivers Angels after two of their players assaulted a match official in their last NWFL Premiership Super six games on Friday.
The organisers of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has fined Rivers Angels and suspended two of their players.
NWFL sanction Rivers Angels after two of their players assaulted a match official in their last NWFL Premiership Super six games on Friday.
Bayelsa Queens defeated Rivers Angels 1-0 in a battle of champions clash.
One Million fine and players suspension
The league body sanctioned Rivers Angels with the fine of one million naira and two of their players were suspended to play in the third place.
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According to NWFL, "The NWFL acknowledged report on Match No. 5 between Rivers Angels FC and Bayelsa Queens FC in the 2023 NWFL Super Six Competition played on Friday, 9th June, 2023 in Asaba, Delta State where two of Rivers Angels players assaulted a match official in the aforementioned match.
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"An assault on Match official(s) in any form is a serious offense which goes against the principles of fair play and respect for match officials. Therefore, the action of Rivers Angels is totally not acceptable by the Nigeria Women Football League.
"After thorough investigation into the incident and also reports from Match Officials confirming the unruly behavior from the two players, the Nigeria Women Football League have decided to impose the following sanctions on Rivers Angels.
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"A fine of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) have been imposed on Rivers Angels for contravening Article 26.1 which states that “any player or official who assaults a match official or any other person in the course of a match through physical, verbal, intimidation or form of body language that are deemed offensive on or against match officials are liable to a fine of N1,000,000.00 and possible banishment. The NWFL may place a ban of up to 1 year on a venue where Match Officials are assaulted.
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"Players Jersey No. 12, Adjei Charlotte and Jersey No. 22, Hassan Suliat have been suspended respectively for the 3rd Place match between Confluence Queens FC and Rivers Angels FC for bringing the game to disrepute.
"NWFL strongly encourage that Rivers Angels ensure that their players and officials understand the importance of fair play and respect for match officials."
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Rivers Angels will battle Confluence Queens in the third place on Sunday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
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