JamzNG Latest News, Gist, Entertainment in Nigeria
The Nigeria National League (NNL) slammed Wikki Tourists FC with heavy fines for a total of 3.75 million 3.75 million following a series of disruptive and violent accidents during their meeting no. 13 With Warri Wolves FC in the first 2024/2025 Super 8 playoffs.
The heated equipment took place on 12 July 2025, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
According to the letter sent to both the Bauchi State Football Association and to the Wikki Tourists FC, signed by Danlami Alanana, Chief Operating Officer of the League, the behavior of supporters and officials of Wikki tourists has been described as “unruly” and “under standard”.
The report has detected more cases in which fans launched objects at the assistant referee II and on the field, creating a hostile environment for officials, players and spectators.
The situation worsened after the final whistle when the supporters of tourists Wikki invaded the field in an attempt to face officials and NNL staff. The chaos that follows brought fear and panic through the stadium, even among the dignitaries present, obscuring the image of what was supposed to be a high -profile playoff appointment.
In response to disorders, NNL invoked articles 16.1.1 and 27.1 of its regulatory framework, issuing the following penalties:
• ₦ 1,000,000 multiple for general disorders by officials and supporters.
• ₦ 2,000,000 fine for intimidation, harassment, launch of objects and invasion of the pitch.
• ₦ 750,000 fine for damage to the structures of the stadium, including pitches and advertising banners panels.
The League has given Wikki Tourists FC a 24 -hour window to accept penalties or submit an appeal.
“The actions of your supporters have really jeopardized the beauty and glamor of a respectable final of the competition of this reach,” said Danlami Alanana, Chief Operating Officer of the NNL, in a strongly formulated notice.
