Enyimba have been slammed a hefty fine of 10 Million Naira and will forfeit a decisive NPFL match at Enugu Rangers after they abandoned the game in protest over a late penalty awarded the home team.
In addition, three of their players, namely Akanni Elijah, Eze Ekwutoziam, Chibuke Nwaiwu will all be sanctioned after proper investigation, the NPFL announced.
Home team Rangers have also been fined a total of five Million Naira for poor crowd control at the game in question.
‘The Flying Antelopes’ have now opened a five-point gap at the top of the table with three rounds of matches to the end of the season.