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LMC charges Plateau United over fans throwing object at officials in Pillars clash

The League management company has charged the 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United over fans misconduct in the match day five clash against Kano Pillars the new Jos Stadium.

In a statement released by the body in charge of the running of Nigeria’s top flight football league, Plateau will have to pay a fine because of their fans behaviour.

The statement released by LMC reads;

“Plateau United have been charged for breaching NPFL Framework & Rules during its Matchday 5 fixture vs Kano Pillars.

“Some supporters of Plateau United threw objects including stones & sticks at the match officials as they made their way off the pitch.

“Plateau United has been fined N1 million for acts of throwing objects at the match officials.

“Plateau United has been given a suspended order to its subsequent home matches behind closed doors, which order is suspended for the probationary period of the rest of the season.

“Note that the previous probation for Plateau United was on account of pitch invasion & violent attack of match officials.

“Plateau United has 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal.”

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