The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has called on the Heartland Queens to educate its officials and supporters on the importance of fair play and respect for match officials.
The call came following an assault meted on match officials during their Premiership match against visiting Remo Stars Ladies to which N 1 million naira fine was imposed on them.
In a statement on Friday Media Director of the league, the NWFL, Sam Ahmadu, condemned the actions of officials and supporters of the club describing it as a serious offence against the principles of fair play and respect for match officials.
Citing Article 26.1 of its regulations, Shabi emphasised that “any player or official who assaults a match official or any other person in the course of a match through physical, verbal, intimidation or form of body language that are deemed offensive or against match officials are liable to a fine of N1million and possible banishment”.
The league body also warned that such offense could attract a ban of up to one year on the venue where the assault took place.
The NWFL urged Heartland Queens to educate its officials and supporters on the importance of fair play and respect for match officials.
The league noted that the sanction is intended to serve as a deterrent to future misconduct. (NAN)
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