Enyimba face serious sanctions after they walked out on their NPFL Week 35 match at Enugu Rangers, top officials have informed SCORENigeria
Enyimba walked out of the ‘Oriental Derby’ in protest over a stoppage time penalty was awarded to the home team Rangers.
Fans then encroached on the pitch with some damaging the facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
The NPFL have yet to issue an official statement on the ugly incident.
However, sources close to the organisers told SCORENigeria that Enyimba will face the music for bringing the game to disrepute.
“Besides losing the points, they will also be slammed a heavy fine,” a reliable source disclosed.
Home team Rangers will also not be spared the rod for not providing adequate security that led the pitch encroachment.
‘The Flying Antelopes’ are top of the NPFL table with 61 points, while Enyimba are second with 59 points.
Remo Stars are third also on 59 points.
The champions and runners-up will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League, while the third-placed team feature in the CAF Confederation Cup.
