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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Kwara United w N9 million for the crowd violence that erupted during their rescheduled matchday 22 clash against Rivers United.

The league body Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, announced the decision in a statement signed on Thursday.

According to Owumi, Kwara United breached multiple provisions of the NPFL rules and regulations after violent scenes marred the fixture at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl Stadium in Ilorin on Wednesday.

The report stated that Kwara United failed to provide adequate and effective security, resulting in unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas.
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Kwara United also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, leading to the harassment, & injuries to, match officials and officials of Rivers United.

‎Three points and three goals shall be deducted from Kwara United’s accrued points and goals for assaults on match officials.
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‎Kwara United will also play their remaining home matches at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
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‎The club have 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal these sanctions.

NPFL: Kwara United fined N9m, banished to Abeokuta

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George is staying positive despite his team’s defeat to Shooting Stars.

The Pride of Rivers were defeated 2-1 by Shooting Stars in Ibadan on Thursday.

Sodiq Ibrahim and Qamar Adegoke were on target for the Oluyole Warriors, while Wasiu Falolu grabbed the only goal for Rivers United.

Finidi promised that his team will bounce back from the defeat.

“We lost ,come back to make a few corrections, we just have to continue to encourage the players to express themselves properly before the next game,” Finidi told Rivers United’s media.

“We are quite optimistic as the season proceeds.”

Rivers United remain at the top of the league table with 52 points despite the loss.

NPFL: Finidi vows Rivers United will bounce back from Shooting Stars defeat

Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour has issued a warning to the Gunners ahead of their upcoming Premier League tie with Chelsea on Sunday at Emirates Stadium, highlighting four ‘quality’ players to watch out for.

The players in question are Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro, all of whom can pose some threats against Mikel Arteta’s side on the pitch.

Speaking to Metro, Parlour also pointed out the potential impact of Chelsea’s midfield prowess.

He said, “Arsenal had a really good result against Tottenham Hotspur in their last match, but you’ve to be wary of Chelsea because they’ve quality players.

“Chelsea’s midfield have Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer who can be so dangerous and Joao Pedro is in really good form in the attack.

“But Arsenal will be at home. The place will be buzzing and if they score first against Chelsea, they [Chelsea] can crumble.”

EPL: They’ve quality – Ray Parlour warns Arsenal about four Chelsea players