The management of Bet9ja Nigeria National League has slammed a fine of N5Million on Yobe Desert Stars for attempting to bring the League to ridicule.
The Damaturu based side unceremoniously withdrew from the just concluded NNL Super Four tournament in Lagos, a development the board and management of the NNL considers a huge affront.
NNL Chief Operating Officer, Lawrence Katken registered the displeasure of the board over the inability of the team to honour the Super Four in an official communication with the club.
“After committing to uphold the rules guiding the League from the onset, your withdrawal from the Super Four is viewed seriously as an act to truncate the League process and thereby, bringing the entire Football family system to disrepute, as well as an attempt to mock the NNL after investing a lot to prepare for the tournament.
“Yobe Desert Stars failed to realize that the League is not concluded until the Super Four, a crucial tournament to determine the actual winners of the League is played,” according to letter sent to Yobe Stars management.
Katken added that Yobe Desert Stars have a period of seven days from the date of receipt of the official letter to pay the punishment fine, and that the League Management Company organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League, the Nigeria Football Federation and the Yobe Football Asssociation have been duly communicated to ensure compliance from Yobe Desert Stars.
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