CASE 1
IN THE MATTER BETWEEN OSUN UNITED FC VS. VANDREZZER FC REGARDING THE MATCH PLAYED BETWEEN OSUN UNITED FC VS. VANDREZZER FC ON THE 6TH MARCH, 2021 AT OSOGBO.
FINDINGS
1. That from the match official reports, Osun United FC allowed a lot of fans into the stadium as against the circulars (109 and 119) of the Nigeria National League on covid- 19 protocols.
2. That there was encroachment by the Fans of Osun United FC in violation of article 16.1 of the NNL Rules.
3. That there was evidence from the match report that Osun United Fans vandalized the cameras and cables belonging to Vandrezzer FC.
4. That the NNL lacks jurisdiction to review its earlier decision of 8th March, 2021 having become functus officio as it should have submitted the matter to a higher adjudicatory body, in this case, the NFF Disciplinary Committee.
5. From the available evidence, there is no fact supporting the cancellation or replay of the match played on the 6th March, 2021 between Osun United FC Vs. Vandrezzer FC.
6. The Committee found out that the Referee and Match Commissioner’s reports were submitted way beyond 48 hours as required by the Rules.
7. That three (3) Osun United FC Fans namely; Aderemi Akeem a.k.a Itu, Oparinde Suraju and Oni Moses a.k.a Baba Titi Onisu were identified as the persons responsible for misconduct during the match.
DECISION:
1. The NFF Disciplinary Committee sets aside the decision of the NNL in exercise of its summary jurisdiction on the 10th March, 2021 in the match played on the 6th March, 2021 between Osun United FC Vs. Vandrezzer FC.
In view of the above, the Disciplinary Committee hereby rules as follows:
2. The result of the match played on 6th of March, 2021 between Osun United FC Vs. Vandrezzer FC hereby stands, as the only ground under which the NFF Disciplinary Committee could have ordered for a replay is, if the match was discontinued. However, the match was concluded, as stated by the Referee and Match Commissioner in their reports.
3. Osun United is hereby ordered to pay the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira for breaching of covid- 19 protocol on or before their next match and an additional sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira only as penalty for not complying with the above NNL decision as at when directed.
4. Osun United is hereby ordered to pay the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira only to Vandrezzer FC as general damages for vandalizing their cameras and cables, even though Vandrezzer FC did not lead evidence during the hearing with respect to the quantum of such damages.
5. Osun United FC having played the 3 mandatory home matches at Ilorin, are to return back to their home ground in Osogbo Township Stadium for their subsequent matches having served their banishment from the NNL.
6. The Committee hereby ratifies the Three years suspension of the Messrs Aderemi Akeem a.k.a Itu, Oparinde Suraju and Oni Moses a.k.a Baba Titi Onisu from any football related activities as taken by the Osun State Football Association for misconduct during the said match.
7. That the above decisions are without prejudice to the right of appeal.
In attendance: Musa Amadu, Esq (Chairman), Prof. Olufemi Adegbesan (Vice Chairman), Adamu Sani Osmond, Esq (Member), Damon N. Dashe, Esq (Member), Chike Onyeacho, Esq (Member), Kevin Omuojine, Esq (Member), Queen W. Otarakpo, Esq (Secretary)
CASE 2
IN THE MATTER BETWEEN IBOM YOUTHS FC VS. BENDEL INSURANCE FC REGARDING THE MATCH PLAYED BETWEEN IBOM YOUTHS FC VS. BENDEL INSURANCE FC ON THE 13TH MARCH, 2021 AT IKOT EKPENE, AKWA IBOM.
FINDINGS:
1. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of inducement against the match officials by Bendel Insurance FC
2. There was no formal complaint by Bendel Insurance FC on the state of the pitch of play to either the NNL Board or match officials.
3. Bendel Insurance did not pay the mandatory protest fee of Two Hundred Thousand Naira to NNL before their case was brought to the committee.
DECISION
In view of the above, the Disciplinary Committee hereby rules as follows:
1. The Protest by Bendel Insurance FC lacks merit
2. The protest is hereby dismissed.
3. Bendel Insurance FC is hereby directed to pay the protest fee of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira to NFF on or before its next match.
4. That the above decisions are without prejudice to the right of appeal.
In attendance: Musa Amadu, Esq (Chairman), Prof. Olufemi Adegbesan (Vice Chairman), Adamu Sani Osmond, Esq (Member), Damon N. Dashe, Esq (Member), Chike Onyeacho, Esq (Member), Kevin Omuojine, Esq (Member), Queen W. Otarakpo, Esq (Secretary)
CASE 3
IN THE MATTER BETWEEN BENDEL INSURANCE FC vs. REMO STARS FC REGARDING THE MATCH PLAYED BETWEEN BENDEL INSURANCE FC vs. REMO STARS FC ON THE 10TH MARCH, 2021 AT BENIN
FINDINGS:
1. There was no evidence to substantiate any breach of covid- 19 protocols by Bendel Insurance FC.
2. That there was also no evidence to show that unknown personnel gained access to the entrance of Remo Stars FC’s dressing room to harass and intimidate both their Club Officials and players.
DECISION:
In view of the above, the Disciplinary Committee hereby rules as follows:
1. That the protest by Remo Stars FC lacks merit and it is hereby dismissed for want of evidence.
2. That the above decisions are without prejudice to the right of appeal.
In attendance: Musa Amadu, Esq (Chairman), Prof. Olufemi Adegbesan (Vice Chairman), Adamu Sani Osmond, Esq (Member), Damon N. Dashe, Esq (Member), Chike Onyeacho, Esq (Member), Kevin Omuojine, Esq (Member), Queen W. Otarakpo, Esq (Secretary)
