Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Archives - ESUT Monitor https://esutmonitor.com/tag/nnamdi-azikiwe-stadium/ Department of Mass Communication Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:10:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 226275073 ESUT Dominates Enugu State Inter-Campus Tertiary Institutions Athletics Championship https://esutmonitor.com/2026/02/14/esut-dominates-enugu-state-inter-campus-tertiary-institutions-athletics-championship/ https://esutmonitor.com/2026/02/14/esut-dominates-enugu-state-inter-campus-tertiary-institutions-athletics-championship/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:10:07 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=4579 By Amaechi Agbo  Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT dominated the medals table at the end of Day 1 of the Enugu State Inter-Campus Tertiary Institutions Athletics Championship. The Science and Technology team won 4 gold, 1 silver...

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By Amaechi Agbo

 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT dominated the medals table at the end of Day 1 of the Enugu State Inter-Campus Tertiary Institutions Athletics Championship. The Science and Technology team won 4 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal to wrap up the day.

Athletes such as Augustine Ifeturu won 100 meters boys event finishing the sprint in 11.11 secs while Chinyere Ede also won  gold medal in 1500 metres female category. Joy Iyioke, also of ESUT won gold in shotput female category, Benita Okwudiba, also won gold medal in long jump girls as well as, silver in 100 metres girls .                    

Institute of Management and Technology IMT, were placed second with  2 gold medals  from  Moses Chiagozie, in shotput male , while Christopher Achebe, in 1500 metres boys,  also Nnaji Precious of lMT won 1 silver medal.           

Athletes during the Championship at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu

 University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, UNEC are placed 3rd with 1 gold medal, from Precious Chukwuemeka  won silver in 1500 metres female   and  bronze medal from Nneoma Ub ochi.                          

State University of  Medical and Applied Sciences, (SUMAS), Igbo-Ano are also placed joint 3rd  with UNEC, with 1 gold medal won in long Jump boys, as well as, 1 silver medal from  Nnaji Precious in long jump boys, while Nelson Ishiwu came 3rd and won bronze medal.          

University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN are in distant 4th position with 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. OSiSATECH won  2 silver medals while Federal Co- operative College, Oji River have 1 bronze medal.  Coal City University and Peaceland College of Education are yet to win medals.                    

Speaking at the event, Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Lloyd Ekweremmadu described the  Inter-Campus Athletics Championship as historic event  as the state, has never organized any of such previously adding that the championship was  envisioned to harness athletics talents in tertiary institutions in the state.               

Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Lloyd Ekweremmadu in a handshake with the organisers

              

He reiterated that Governor Peter Mbah was committed to developing sports noting that athletes discovered from the championship will be nurtured to compete for Enugu State in the forthcoming National Sports Festival, “Coal City Games” coming up in Enugu in November, 2026.                  

He commended King Makers for sponsoring the Inter-Campus Athletics Championship, the institutions, the Ministry  for organizing the event and  the students for their participation  

The 2 day Championship which held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, ended on Friday 13th February.

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Enugu State to Host National Vovinam Vietvodao Technical Training Courses In November https://esutmonitor.com/2025/10/16/enugu-state-to-host-national-vovinam-vietvodao-technical-training-courses/ https://esutmonitor.com/2025/10/16/enugu-state-to-host-national-vovinam-vietvodao-technical-training-courses/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=4100 By Onyekachi Agu The Enugu State Commissioner for Sports Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu has officially approved the hosting of the National Technical Training Courses for Coaches, Referees, and Athletes of the Nigerian Vovinam Vietvodao Federation (NVVF). The programme is scheduled to...

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By Onyekachi Agu

The Enugu State Commissioner for Sports Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu has officially approved the hosting of the National Technical Training Courses for Coaches, Referees, and Athletes of the Nigerian Vovinam Vietvodao Federation (NVVF).

The programme is scheduled to hold from November 16th to 23rd, 2025, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu State.

Speaking on the significance of the event, the President of the Federation, Grand Master Adelusi Ojo Oluwadare, described the Commissioner’s approval as a major milestone in the continuous development of Vovinam Vietvodao in Nigeria.

According to him, the training will not only enhance the technical capacity of national referees and coaches but also serve as a key preparation ground for the upcoming National Sports Festival – Coal City Games 2026.

“This is a big opportunity for all members of the Vovinam Vietvodao family to improve their skills, strengthen officiating standards, and better prepare athletes for future national and international competitions,” GM Adelusi stated.

He urged all referees, coaches, and athletes across the federation to take full advantage of the training, emphasizing that participation will provide a competitive edge in upcoming Vovinam Vietvodao events nationwide.

Once again, congratulations to all members of the NVVF family as the federation continues to advance the growth of Vovinam Vietvodao in Nigeria.

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“Olympic Day Celebration Is A Catalyst for Sports Development, Awareness Creation” – Gov Mbah https://esutmonitor.com/2025/06/29/olympic-day-celebration-is-a-catalyst-for-sports-development-awareness-creation-gov-mbah/ https://esutmonitor.com/2025/06/29/olympic-day-celebration-is-a-catalyst-for-sports-development-awareness-creation-gov-mbah/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:26:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=3636 By Amaechi Agbo The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has described Olympic Day Celebration as a catalyst for sports development and awareness creation aimed at enhancing commitment and priority to sports globally Dr Mbah stated this in Enugu...

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has described Olympic Day Celebration as a catalyst for sports development and awareness creation aimed at enhancing commitment and priority to sports globally

Dr Mbah stated this in Enugu on Saturday during the Olympic Day Celebration held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu, the Governor said the celebration brings athletes, coaches, administrators and stakeholders together to brainstorm on how to promote sports

He noted that the event served as a platform to create awareness for people to embrace routine exercise as a way of living healthy life.

“”The Olympic Day Celebration serves as a spark to ignite our passion for sports development. The State Government has interest in developing both infrastructure and human resources in this regard.

“”The event is a reminder to make us keep alive those responsibilities as stakeholders in sports. It is a celebration of togetherness, our ability to come together as a community, to exercise, engage and recreate the body and celebrate friendship. You just saw the happiness and entertainment here.

“Olympic Day Celebration, is a leveler, for all of us. It is a level playing field for everyone to express himself and to be active. It is really about togetherness,” he noted.

The 2025 Olympic Day Celebration in Enugu which is marked across states in the Federation and around the globe, was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

The Hon Commissioner led the sports men and women on a 2km walk within the stadium’s vicinity.

The event featured a novelty Volleyball match between Enugu Volleyball teams and Arm Wrestling demonstration contest, by Enugu State Arm Wrestling team as part of activities by the State Ministry of Youth and Sports, to entertain sportsmen/women who gathered at the event.

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NPFL MD31: Rangers’ Continental Push Suffers Major Blow, Remo, Akwa United Win, El Kanemi Heldb https://esutmonitor.com/2025/03/27/npfl-md31-rangers-continental-push-suffers-major-blow-remo-akwa-united-win-el-kanemi-heldb/ https://esutmonitor.com/2025/03/27/npfl-md31-rangers-continental-push-suffers-major-blow-remo-akwa-united-win-el-kanemi-heldb/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:50:26 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=2879 By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, defending Champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu’s quest to pick a continental ticket suffered a major set back on Thursday as they lost, yet again, at home. The eight-time champions lost 0-1...

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By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, defending Champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu’s quest to pick a continental ticket suffered a major set back on Thursday as they lost, yet again, at home.

The eight-time champions lost 0-1 at home against Plateau United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Suleiman Mojereola scored the only goal of the match for the visitors on the dot of 73rd after Rangers defence were cut off guard


Prior, the visitors had dominated the first half but the restart saw Rangers inject new players that almost got the curtain raiser but for Plateau United goalkeeper’s heroics which kept them at bare.

The introduction of former Super Eagles player, Uchebo by Rangers added no vive as Rangers were condemned to their fourth home defeat of the season.

Rangers had lost 3-4 to Kano Pillars, 0-1 to Shooting Stars and 1-2 to Niger Tornados. Thursday’s defeat leaves the champion’s continental ticket push in tatters as they are five points below 3rd placed Abia Warriors and 15 points behind leaders, Remo Stars.

On the other hand, today’s victory is a huge boost for Plateau United as they continue their quest to avoid relegation. The Jos based side are now 11th on the log..

In other results, Remo Stars continued their quest for their first league title in superb form as they set aside former Champions, Enyimba FC 2-0 in Ikenne. Two goals in either half gave them the three points as they now have 60 points from 31 matches, 8 points above second placed Rivers United.

Akwa United continued their new form, winnng two consecutive matches as they intensify their push to escape relegation. They defeated Niger Tornados 2-0 while El Kanemi Warriors rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 against visiting Shooting Stars.

NPFL Matchday 31 results:

Rangers 0-1 Plateau United
Remo Stars 2-0 Enyimba
El Kanemi Warriors 2-2 Shooting Stars
Akwa United 2-0 Niger Tornados
Abia Warriors 2-0 Lobi Stars
Bayelsa United 1-0 Rivers United
Kano Pillars 0-0 Bendel Insurance
Kwara United 1-0 Nasarawa United
Sunshine Stars 0-0 Heartland
Ikorodu City vs Katsina United, Postponed.

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NPFL MD28: My Team Underrated Akwa United, Draw is a Setback – Ilechukwu https://esutmonitor.com/2025/03/11/npfl-md28-my-team-underrated-akwa-united-draw-is-a-setback-ilechukwu/ https://esutmonitor.com/2025/03/11/npfl-md28-my-team-underrated-akwa-united-draw-is-a-setback-ilechukwu/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:43:10 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=2706 …We Came to Enugu to Win – Boboye By Amaechi Agbo Rangers International FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed that his players underrated Akwa United when both teams clashed in Matchday 28 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League on...

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…We Came to Enugu to Win – Boboye

By Amaechi Agbo

Rangers International FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed that his players underrated Akwa United when both teams clashed in Matchday 28 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday in Enugu.

Akwa United, 19th on the log faced Rangers who were in 6th position with each team hoping for the three points . Akwa needed the three points to ease their relegation worries while Rangers needed the points to consolidate on their continental push, with the league defence almost over for the Flying Antelopes.

With the match ending 1-1 after Akwa United took the lead in the first half and Rangers equalised during the second half via a spotkick, Coach Ilechukwu described the result as a huge setback while his opposite number, Kennedy Boboye said the visitors came to Enugu to win the match.

“My team, maybe because of Akwa’s position, didn’t put up their best to get first position. It’s unfortunate that what I saw today was not what I expected in the first half. That’s what am feeling. That’s how it is, because we are lucky not to have conceded more than a goal in the first half, and it could have been a bad one.

“Everyone is sad because we had an agreement that this game would take us to the third position but this is a very big setback to the team entirely,” he said.

The coach explained why his experienced striker, Godwin Obaje was benched.

“Obaje had an injury in Kano, and he has not played since he got that injury. I called him and told him that 20 minutes might be enough. The doctors advised that others should start first. That’s what happened; “

On his part, coach Boboye said his wards came to Enugu to win but added that a point on the road will help their course to avoid the drop

“It was a good game. We wanted to come here and win, but it didn’t work out for us. The most important thing is that we have gotten something out of the game. We would choose any point anywhere we step our feet, because of the situation we are in and where we are” he said

Rangers are currently 5th on the log with 42 points while Akwa United have 28 points from 28 games.

Rangers will face Kwara United in their Matchday 29 while Akwa United will also be at home to receive visiting Sunshine Stars with both matches taking place on Sunday, March 16th

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2025 NPFL: Rangers Target 3 Points Against El Kanemi in League Opener https://esutmonitor.com/2024/08/31/2025-npfl-rangers-target-3-points-against-el-kanemi-in-league-opener/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/08/31/2025-npfl-rangers-target-3-points-against-el-kanemi-in-league-opener/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:09:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1608 By Timothy Nwobodo, Enugu Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C, under the tutelage of coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, is fully set to kickoff it’s title defense as the 2024/2025 NPFL season rolls off with the visit of President Federation Cup champions,...

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By Timothy Nwobodo, Enugu

Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C, under the tutelage of coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, is fully set to kickoff it’s title defense as the 2024/2025 NPFL season rolls off with the visit of President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors F.C of Maiduguri who recently crashed out of the second tie, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/2025.

The opening day fixture which will happen inside ‘The Cathedral’, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, takes place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, will be a replica of the title winning match for the Enugu side in the 2015/2016 season where the ‘Antelopes’ flew over the ‘Warriors’ by four un-replied goals in a packed stadium on October 2, 2016.

Having secured the services of some quality legs and hands to take the places of those that departed from the trophy-winning squad, coach Ilechukwu and his trusted lieutenants will be looking to ensure that the new season starts on a flying note even when a stiff resistance is expected from the Maiduguri side that recently gained promotion from the NNL and won the oldest club competition to pick a ticket to represent the country on the continent.

The arrival of such players as, Tekena Garando, Ekeson Okorie, Evans Ogbonda, Hillary Ekawu, Ernest Governor, Okafor Onyekachi, Bashir Usman, Lucky Abdullahi, Chikeluba Ofoedu, Effimi Nsi, Igwilo Chimobi, Williams Wonah, Oforkansi Michael, Ogbonna Anayor, Daniel Onyia, and a host of others to join forces with the reliable, Opubo Japhet, Ugwueze Chinemerem, Opara Austin, Onyebuchi Ifeanyi, Isaac Saviour, Ugochukwu Ejike, Agu Kenechukwu, Kenneth Igboke, Kazeem Ogunleye, Chiedozie Okorie, Stephen Ikenna, Odoh Joel, and many more, fans of Rangers are assured of a quality display when the encounter happens on Saturday.

Rangers Team

Captain of the Coal City side, Ugwueze Chinemerem, in a chat, said that the team was prepared to kick start the new season on a high with the visit of their opponent from Maiduguri, stressing, “I expect a very tough customer in the form of El-Kanemi but with what we have been doing since our qualification for the second preliminary round of CAF Champions League, I see determination, passion and motivation to get a good result and set us on the right track for a successful title defense. We won the title with a young team and this season; we are campaigning with a much younger team that is highly motivated to repeat the feat of last season. Like I said earlier, it would be a tough encounter due largely to the fact that our opponent was recently eliminated from the continent and would come out to ruffle us but we are prepared for them and by God’s grace we shall celebrate at the end of the encounter.”

Shot-stopper and one of the deputy-captains of the squad, Opubo Japhet, who had two assists and twelve clean sheets last season, is optimistic of starting their title defense on a bright note against the ‘Invading Warriors’ from Maiduguri, stressing, “I will say a big thanks to God for the success of last season and for the start of the new season against El-Kanemi Warriors, I am very optimistic going into the match with the caliber of players in our squad. Surely, there are no more underdogs in the game of football hence we expect an open game but we are going for the maximum points at stake.”

The visitors under coach Aliu Zubairu are already in the Coal City as they arrived on Thursday and will have a feel of the playing turf of the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium on Friday for the only match day 1 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2024/2025 with the others taking place between 6-7, September, 2024.

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BREAKING NEWS: Enugu Rangers Are Champions Of 2023/2024 NPFL Season https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/16/breaking-news-enugu-rangers-are-champions-of-2023-2024-npfl-season/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/16/breaking-news-enugu-rangers-are-champions-of-2023-2024-npfl-season/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:34:34 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1127 By Amaechi Agbo, Enugu. Rangers International FC of Enugu have won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The Flyings Antelopes won the coveted trophy on Sunday after they defeated visiting Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium,...

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By Amaechi Agbo, Enugu.

Rangers International FC of Enugu have won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season.

The Flyings Antelopes won the coveted trophy on Sunday after they defeated visiting Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

The match was watched by the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah

Rangers, prior to the game, needed a win and a draw I. Their last two matches to take home the trophy for the second time in eight years but following results from other matchday 37 centres which went in their favour, they have been crowned champions with a game to round off the league.

Rangers top the league table with 67 points from 37 matches while their closest rival, Remo Stars have 62 points from same number of games.

Ranger players celebrating at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday after their victory over Bendel Insurance

Augustine Agụ Kenechukwu scored the opener against Insurance on the 33rd minute before Chidiebere Nwobodo’s 65 minute strike sealed the victory for Rangers.

The league triumph has put Rangers on equal level with Enyimba with eight league trophies as the most successful clubs in the country

By the virtue of their victory, Rangers will represent the NPFL at the 2025 CAF Champions League.

Rangers last played continental match in 2020.

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NPFL Oriental Derby: Rangers Sanctioned ₦5 Million For Overticketing, Insufficient Security, Others https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/11/npfl-oriental-derby-rangers-sanctioned-%e2%82%a65-million-nigeria-for-over-ticketing-insufficient-security-others/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/11/npfl-oriental-derby-rangers-sanctioned-%e2%82%a65-million-nigeria-for-over-ticketing-insufficient-security-others/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:08:59 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1104 By Amaechi Agbo Seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu have been fined a total sum of five million naira (₦5, 000, 000.00) following disruption that occurred during the matchday 35 encounter against Enyimba FC...

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By Amaechi Agbo

Seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu have been fined a total sum of five million naira (₦5, 000, 000.00) following disruption that occurred during the matchday 35 encounter against Enyimba FC in Enugu.

The match which held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, was abandoned on the dot of 95 minute after a penalty was awarded to Rangers. Enyimba FC players, infuriated by the decision, walked out of the pitch.

The 25, 000 Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium was filled to capacity with fans also standing along the track area.

Following a review of the incidence by the league organisers, Rangers have been found culpable for inability to adhere strictly to the rules governing the game.

The 2016 champions and current leaders if the league were fined for overticketing, insufficient security, lack of crowd control measures and failure to block individuals from gaining access to restricted areas.

Subsequently, Rangers was fined ₦2 000 000 for overticketing and a one million naira each fir the other three offences.

Below is the findings and decisions of the NPFL management:

SUMMARY JURISDICTION NOTICE To: Rangers Int’l FC NPFL

Date: 10″ June 2024

Upon review of the findings of the official reports for the Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on 9″ June 2024, the Nigeria Premier Football League states its findings as follows:

  1. You are in breach of Rule B15.24 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you over-ticketed which led to the overcrowding at the Stadium.
  2. You are in breach of Rule B13.5S2 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, 1n the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to provide adequate and effective security.
  3. You are in breach of Rule B13.52.1 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to implement adequate and effective crowd control measures
  4. You are in breach of Rule B13.52 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to restricted areas.

Consequently, the NPFL hereby impose on you the following sanctions: 1. A fine of Two Million Naira only (N2,000,000) for over-ticketing.

  1. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failing to provide adequate security.
  2. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failure to implement effective crowd control measures.
  3. A fine of One Millon Narra only (N1,000,000) for failure to prevent unauthorized persons from gainingaccess to restricted areas.
  4. An order to implement a more effective crowd control mechanism in subsequent home games

In accordance with Rule C26, you are required, within 48 hours of the date of this notice, to either:

1) submit to the summary jurisdiction and the sanctions contained herein; or 2) elect to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel.

Any such election must be in writing addressed to the undersigned at the office of the NPFL. Should you submit to the summary jurisdiction and the prescribed sanctions, kindly note that the fines therein are to be paid within 7 working days.

Note that in accordance with Rule E1, where an appeal or election to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel fails or is found to have been frivolous, such party may be liable to such additional sanction(s) as may be deemed fit in the circumstances.

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Enyimba FC Fined ₦10 Million, Ducked 3 Points, 3 goals For Abandoning Match Against Rangers https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/11/enyimba-fc-fined-%e2%82%a610-million-ducked-3-points-3-goals-for-abandoning-match-against-rangers/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/11/enyimba-fc-fined-%e2%82%a610-million-ducked-3-points-3-goals-for-abandoning-match-against-rangers/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:15:43 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1097 By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria Premier Football League defending champions, Enyimba FC of Aba have been fined a total of ₦10, 000, 000.00 (ten million naira) and deducted three points and three goals after they abandoned their matchday 35 match against...

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By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria Premier Football League defending champions, Enyimba FC of Aba have been fined a total of ₦10, 000, 000.00 (ten million naira) and deducted three points and three goals after they abandoned their matchday 35 match against Rangers International F.C of Enugu in Enugu on Sunday.

The match which had large spectators who came to watch the encounter was disrupted at 95 minute and later abandoned after Enyimba players protested against the penalty awarded against them.

Enyimba refused to continue the game which also led to their fans invading the pitch and chasing people away with objects.

The NPFL organisers in its ruling over the disgraceful act has found Enyimba players, management and supporters culpable and fined them accordingly.

Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium was filled to the capacity

The NFL found Enyimba in breach of its five rules governing the game and subsequently fined a combined ₦10 million and awarded 3 points and 3 goals to Rangers.

Below are the summary of the ruling by the NPFL released on Monday:

To: Enyimba Int’l FC Date: 10″ june 2024

Upon review of the findings of the official reports for the Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l, held at the Nnamdi Aztkiwe Stadium, Enugu, on 9” June 2024, the Nigeria Premier Football League states its findings as follows:

You are in breach of Rule C9 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you failed to ensure the proper conduct of your players, officials and supporters.

You are in breach of Rule B6.23 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you disrupted the transmission of a live broadcast.

You are in breach of Rule B13.18 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, your team and supporters threw objects and encroached unto the field of play.

You are in breach of Rule C1.1 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you refused to continue with the match in protest against the penalty awarded in favour of your opponents, an act that goes against the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, the league rules, and, is capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

You are in breach of Rule B13.24 of the Frameworks and Rules of the Nigeria Premier football League, in that on Sunday 9 June 2024, in the course of Match Day 35 Fixture: Rangers Int’l FC vs. Enyimba Int’l FC, you caused the disruption and discontinuation of the match.

Enyimba fans invaded the pitch and chased people away with various objects

Consequently, the NPFL hereby impose on you the following sanctions:

A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for failing to ensure the proper conduct of your team.

A fine of Five Million Naira only (N5,000,000) for disrupting a live broadcast.

  1. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for throwing of objects unto the field of play.
  2. A fine of One Million Naira only (N1,000,000) for encroachment unto the field of play.
  3. An order forfeiting 3 points and 3 goals in favour of your opponent refusing to allow the penalty awarded in favour of your opponents to be taken, thereby disrupting the match and bringing the game to disrepute.
  4. A fine of Two Million Naira only (N2,000,000) for causing the disruption and discontinuation of the match.
  5. An order for Enyimba to identify and produce for further investigation and appropriate sanctions, other players and officials complicit in the disruptive conducts (particularly against the match officials) that led to a discontinuation of the game, in addition to the following identified players; Eze Ekwutoziam (Jersey No.6), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Jersey No.27), and Akanni Elijah (Jersey No.10).

In accordance with Rule C26, you are required, within 48 hours of the date of this notice, to either:

1) submit to the summary jurisdiction and the sanctions contained herein; or

2) elect to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel. Any such election must be in writing addressed to the undersigned at the office of the NPFL. Should you submit to the summary jurisdiction and the prescribed sanctions, kindly note that the fines therein are to be paid within 7 working days.

Note that in accordance with Rule E1, where an appeal or election to be dealt with by a disciplinary panel fails or is found to have been frivolous, such party may be liable to such additional sanction(s) as may be deemed fit in the circumstances.

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Gov. Mbah Promises World-class Race As Francis James, Patience Dahyop Emerge Winners Of 2024 Coal City Marathon https://esutmonitor.com/2024/05/05/gov-mbah-promises-world-class-race-as-francis-james-patience-dahyop-emerge-winners-of-2024-coal-city-marathon/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/05/05/gov-mbah-promises-world-class-race-as-francis-james-patience-dahyop-emerge-winners-of-2024-coal-city-marathon/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 15:50:19 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=967 By Timothy Nwobodo The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, State, Dr. Peter Mbah, promised that his administration was working towards strengthening and improving subsequent marathons in the state by making it attractive enough for international athletes to participate as a...

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By Timothy Nwobodo

The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, State, Dr. Peter Mbah, promised that his administration was working towards strengthening and improving subsequent marathons in the state by making it attractive enough for international athletes to participate as a world-class sporting event.

Governor Mbah, who joined in the 21.79km Coal.City half marathon on Saturday, which kicked off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, stated that the event would serve as an opportunity to discover young talents and for all sports lovers as well as the elderly to keep fit and live a healthy lifestyle.

He said his administration was keen on sustaining and consolidating the huge success recorded in this year’s marathon through the right investment in the development of the sports industry in the areas of sporting infrastructure and facilities, adding that the state saw sports as business and source of wealth creation for the people.

“We’re investing hugely in our sports sector, and we’re not only treating sports as leisure or recreation, but we’re also seeing the sports industry as key business. That’s why in addition to quickly returning the pitch, once we came in, to enable Rangers International return to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, we just awarded the contract to renovate and overhaul our stadium and bring it to world-class standard.

“You also know that in that sector, we’ve just recently entered a memorandum of understanding to build a world-class entertainment and sports centre and this is all going to reinforce our position in the sports industry,” he added.

While congratulating the participants, who came from over 20 states across the country, the governor stressed that the goal of the event was to promote unity, discipline and cooperation amongst Nigerians, saying in a few years, the state would join the league of world athletics competitions because of the level of investments the administration was committing to the industry.

“What is even more important is the desire of the state to take the Enugu State Marathon event to the next level. In few years, I want you to note that the Enugu State Marathon is going to be part of the world international athletic events. Just as you have the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, you’ll also have the Enugu Marathon in the international athletics calendar,” he added.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr Lloyd Ekweremadu, explained that part of the goals of the marathon was to continue to foster the culture of sports and fitness, which engenders healthy development.

He expressed satisfaction over the success of the event, saying participants from other states were happy about the hospitality and the excellent works the governor was doing in the state through his infrastructural drive.

Commending the Zenith Bank PLC for partnering with the State Ministry of Youth and Sports, the commissioner maintained that this year’s event couldn’t have been possible without the support of the governor, community patrons, and other businesses.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of prizes to the winners of this year’s Marathon. Francis James, Israel Sadjo, and Nenfort Mathias clinched the sum of ₦1,000,000, ₦500,000 and ₦300,000 as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively in the male category, while Patience Dahyop, Agofurb Charity and Munitikat Emmanuel also clinched the same amounts as the winner, 1st and 2nd runners up, respectively, in the female category

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