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NPFL Board Convenes Disciplinary Panel over Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City fracas

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The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has observed with dismay disturbing pictures and videos from the Shooting Stars versus Ikorodu City league game  that have flooded online platforms.


Chairman of the NPFL, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said the Board would be sitting on Wednesday for an investigative hearing into the incident at the Lekan Salami Stadium during the Matchday 32 fixture.


“We are not unaware of the unacceptable occurrence and have scheduled a disciplinary meeting to determine appropriate measures to deter a recurrence”, said the league chairman.


He stated further that the investigation is consistent with the NPFL Board’s zero tolerance for unsporting conducts.


“The Board will consistently act to stamp out all forms disreputable behaviours to keep the league free of unsporting engagement before, during and after league games”, Elegbeleye assured.

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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe

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After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.

On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.

It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.

He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.

Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.

Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.

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