The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Abia Warriors and Katsina United for breaches of its regulations during their respective home matches.

Abia Warriors were sanctioned for failing to provide adequate security during their encounter with Niger Tornadoes, contrary to an agreement reached at the pre-match technical meeting.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of allowing its official, Chidera Favour Igwe, the club’s multimedia officer, to harass a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner in an attempt to disrupt the live transmission of the match.

For the offences, the NPFL imposed a fine of three-point-two million naira on Abia Warriors and suspended Igwe from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Meanwhile, Katsina United were fined two million naira for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their match against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing its supporters to encroach onto the field of play.The NPFL stated that both clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal the sanctions.