NPFL Summons Remo Stars, Ikorodu City Over Ikenne Violence

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has expressed deep frustration over reports of fracas and alleged physical attacks on fans during and after the Matchday 20 fixture between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne.

Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, said the league is dismayed that such incidents occurred despite a reconciliation meeting previously held with senior officials of both clubs.

‘In the light of the reports and video evidence in our possession, the NPFL is inviting the two clubs to an investigative hearing on Monday, January 19 at our office in Abuja,’ the statement read.

Owumi explained that the hearing will allow the league to establish both the immediate and remote causes of the incident, and to invoke the rules in applying appropriate sanctions against any individuals or clubs found culpable.