LMC imposes sanctions on Kwara United, orders replay with Wolves

Kwara United and Warri Wolves have been directed to replay the Week 29 abandoned Glo Premier League match on Thursday, September 5 at the FIFA Technical Center, Abuja even as the Ilorin side were slammed a host of sanctions by the League Management Company (LMC) for the breaches that led to the non-completion of the encounter last Sunday.

The sanctions according to the LMC is to serve as a message to all the Clubs that the security of match officials and visiting teams are the responsibility of the host team

In a letter addressed to the Management of both Clubs by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the LMC, Salihu Abubakar, it was noted that the Match Commissioner’s report indicted the host team, Kwara United for the security breaches that led to the physical assault on the First Assistant Referee, Mr. C. I. D. Durunna by the home fans.

Having established this, Delta State FA chairman, Pinnick Amaju, said yesterday that they were scandalised by the decision to order a replay.

“What the rule says in such security breach that leads to the abandonment of a game is that the home team loses the points. Why is it difficult for the LMC to apply the rule? We will not go to Abuja to replay that match. The rule should prevail.

We are taking this decision to fight for justice for Nigerian football. Let the right thing be done so that our football can grow. What they are doing is encouraging violence. Supporters of any club can now kill and get a rematch. We must all stand for justice in our football,” Amaju said.

 

Warri Wolves, Rangers agree on Mba

Warri Wolves and Rangers International of Enugu have ironed out the contentious transfer of Super Eagles striker, Sunday Mba.

Mba will remain a player of the Delta State pampered Warri Wolves, but he will play for Rangers until the end of the season in September, when he will likely move to Europe.

[caption id="attachment_355904" align="alignnone" width="412"] Nigeria's forward Sunday Mba during the 2013 African Cup of Nations quarter final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria[/caption]

“We’ve taken this important step to enable Mba continue with his young career and not to hinder his progress.

“Warri Wolves own the player and full transfer rights, the club decided to let him stay with Rangers on loan and return to Warri at the end of the season.

“It’s a significant step in his career and there is no more transfer dispute, row or disagreement with any club,” said Warri Wolves chairman, Mr. Pinnick Amaju.

Back last January Mba believed he was free to leave Warri Wolves for another Nigerian Premier League club

“I’ve been hoping and praying for a resolution. Now I am happy that everything has been resolved,” Mba told BBC Sport.

“Both parties have agreed to a new decision and this is good for my football career.

“I wish to thank both clubs and everyone that stepped in and hope to take my career to the next level from here.”