# Nigeria Premier Football League disciplinary actions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-premier-football-league-disciplinary-actions
> Updated: 2026-10-28T23:19:38.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued various sanctions against clubs following security breaches and misconduct during matches.

Warri Wolves faced significant penalties, including a total fine of N4.25 million and the deduction of three points and three goals, after an unauthorized individual assaulted a second assistant referee during a match against Kano Pillars. The club was also ordered to play three home matches behind closed doors and must identify the assailant for prosecution.

Separately, Abia Warriors have launched an appeal against a ₦3.25 million fine and a five-match suspension handed to their multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe. The club denies allegations of broadcast sabotage, claiming the officer was merely requesting camera repositioning, and is contesting claims of a security breach during their fixture against Niger Tornadoes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Abia Warriors appeal NPFL fines and media officer suspension

Abia Warriors are appealing a ₦3.25 million fine and a five-match suspension for their multimedia officer, denying allegations of broadcast sabotage and security failures during an NPFL match.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abia-warriors-appeal-npfl-fines-and-media-officer-suspension

### 2026-10-26: Warri Wolves sanctioned after assault on match official

Warri Wolves faces heavy fines, point deductions, and closed-door matches after a supporter assaulted an NPFL assistant referee during a match against Kano Pillars.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warri-wolves-sanctioned-after-assault-on-match-official

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