The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a fine of N1 million on Heartland FC over the pitch encroachment of the club’s players and officials during their match against Rivers United.
According to a tweet on the league’s official X account, Heartland FC officials and players invaded the pitch in protest of a decision made by the match officials in their matchday six fixture, which finished 1-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Wednesday.
The Nazi Millionaires were charged for breaching the framework and rules of the NPFL.
The league body said Heartland must pay the fine within 14 days, or failure to comply within the stipulated time would be considered a continuous breach of the league’s framework and rules.
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NPFL also added that the club’s next home game at the Dan Anyiam stadium would be played behind closed doors.
The sanction comes a few weeks after NPFL issued Heartland a “stern warning” over the behaviour of the club’s fans in holding the players and officials “hostage” at the stadium after matchday four home draw against Katsina United.
Heartland was further warned to implement an effective matchday security arrangement to avoid any recurrence leading to severe sanctions.
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