LMC hammer falls on Tornadoes over fans throwing object on pitch and technical area in game against Insurance

The League management company has charged the 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Niger Tornadoes over fans misconduct in the match day five clash against Bendel Insurance.

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

“Niger Tornadoes has been charged for breaching the Framework & Rules of the league during its Matchday 5 fixture vs Bendel Insurance.

“Some Tornadoes supporters threw objects including water sachets onto the pitch & the technical area.

“Tornadoes has been fined N1 million for the acts of its supporters who threw objects onto the pitch & the technical area.

“A suspended order for Tornadoes to play its subsequent home matches behind closed door, which order is suspended for the probationary period of the rest of the season.

“Tornadoes has 48 hours to appeal the sanctions or elect to be dealt by a commission,” reads the the statement.

By: Tope Adefala