The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has expressed strong dissatisfaction over reports of crowd trouble and alleged physical attacks on supporters during and after the Matchday 20 fixture between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne on Wednesday, January 14.
The league described the situation as deeply disappointing, especially as the incident reportedly occurred despite a reconciliation meeting held earlier with senior officials from both clubs present.
NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi said the league had reviewed reports and video footage related to the alleged disturbance and would take firm steps to address the matter.
“In the light of the reports and video evidence that are in our possession, the NPFL is inviting the two clubs to an investigative hearing on Monday, January 19 at our office in Abuja”, the NPFL statement read.
Owumi explained that the hearing would help the league determine both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident, stressing that sanctions would be applied where responsibility is established. He added that ensuring the safety of fans remains a core priority for the league.
The development comes as attention shifts to Matchday 21 fixtures scheduled across the country. Kano Pillars will host Abia Warriors at 15:30, while Rivers United welcome Remo Stars at 16:00. Enyimba are set to face Barau, with Bendel Insurance taking on El-Kanemi Warriors at the same time.
Other fixtures see Warri Wolves play Katsina United, Nasarawa United clash with Niger Tornadoes, and Ikorodu City host Kwara United. Bayelsa United will face Shooting Stars, Plateau United will meet Wikki Tourists, and Kun Khalifat FC will take on Enugu Rangers on Monday, January 19.
Below Are The Complete NPFL Matchday 21 Fixtures:
Sunday, January 18
3:30 p.m.
Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors
4 p.m.
Rivers United vs Remo Stars
4 p.m.
Enyimba vs Barau
4 p.m.
Bendel Insurance vs El-Kanemi Warriors
4 p.m.
Warri Wolves vs Katsina United
4 p.m.
Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes
4 p.m.
Ikorodu City vs Kwara United
4 p.m.
Bayelsa United vs Shooting Stars
4 p.m.
Plateau United vs Wikki Tourists
Monday, 19 January
4 p.m.
Kun Khalifat FC vs Enugu Rangers
