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Ahmed Musa was charged after making derogatory remarks about match officials, which the NPFL considered conduct that could damage the game's reputation.
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has handed down sanctions to Kano Pillars following an investigation into their conduct during their match against Nasarawa United.
The club's captain, Ahmed Musa, was charged after making disparaging remarks about match officials, which the NPFL deemed as conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute.
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According to the release by NPFL, Kano Pillars have been fined N1 million for the unruly behaviour of player Ugochukwu Gabriel, who has been suspended for the next nine NPFL matches.
The club has been issued a stern warning and advised to use appropriate channels to address any concerns, as future violations may result in more severe penalties.
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The statement read, "Kano Pillars have been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules in the course of their Matchday 9 fixture at Nasarawa Utd on Sunday.
"The Kano club have been charged for a statement from their Media & Communications Directorate quoting their player, Ahmed Musa, in which he made disparaging statements about match officials. This act is deemed as capable of bringing the game to disrepute.
"Kano Pillars also failed to ensure the proper conduct their team resulting to the unruly behaviour of Ugochukwu Gabriel during the match. Ugochukwu Gabriel (Kano Pillars player with jersey number 26) is suspended for the next 9 #NPFL25 matches starting from Matchday 10 for his unruly conduct.
"Kano Pillars have been fined N1 million for misconduct capable for bringing the game too disrepute & another N1 million for improper conduct of their players & officials.
"Kano Pillars have further been issued a warning on publishing inflammatory statements in future & advised to use appropriate channels to register their complaints as a recurrence will lead to weightier sanctions."
Kano Pillars have the option to appeal the sanctions within 48 hours.
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