Enyimba penalised for crowd trouble and security lapses
Enyimba have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after crowd trouble and security failures during their match against Barau FC. The NPFL cited multiple breaches of rules, including inadequate security and misconduct by supporters. The club faces heavy fines and must play future home games without fans. Remo Stars and other clubs have also faced recent penalties as the league cracks down on violence and misconduct.
Match highlights
- Enyimba were charged for breaches during their Matchday 21 fixture vs Barau FC on January 18, 2026, including failure to provide adequate security and supporter misconduct.
- Supporters encroached restricted areas, detained match officials for hours, and caused the loss of valuable items belonging to officials.
- The club was fined N5m: N2m for inadequate security, N1m for encroachment, and N2m for supporter misconduct.
- Enyimba must play their next three home matches behind closed doors and have 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal.
- Remo Stars were also sanctioned for incidents during their Matchday 20 fixture vs Ikorodu City on January 14, 2026, receiving a N7m fine and a venue change for their remaining home matches.
