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NNL slams fine on Smart City Football of Lagos for assault on match officials

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”Smart City Football of Lagos To Face Three Points Deduction And N3.5million Fine For Assaults On Match Officials At NNL.”

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has imposed the sum of N3,500,000.00 (Three million, five hundred naira) and three points and three goals deduction on Lagos based football outfit, Smart City as fines for breaching various sections of the NNL rule book during their match day five encounter in the Southern Conference,group B2 with Gateway Football, at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode Ogun State on Sunday.

Acting on video evidences and reports from the referees and match commissioner, NNL charged Smart City and its supporters for pitch encroachment, Assaults on match Officials, bodily injuries, damaged and stolen items of the umpires.

The supporters of Smart City invaded the pitch when center referee issued a second yellow card to Tunde Adejokun  of Smart City, having had a caution earlier; he was given the matching order by the centre referee Oni Stepehen from Oyo state.

The decision did not go down well with the supportsers of Smart City,who allegedly took the law into their own hands, with the encounter at 0-0 during added time in the first half.

The Match Officials: MC-Adetula Felix(Ondo),Referee Assessor –Obire Bawo(Edo),AR1-Taiwo Mathew(Oyo),AR2-Adefabi Oluwatoyin(Oyo) and RR- Awodein Bidemi –(Ogun),scampered for safety as they were chased about.

After investigating the incident in ,NNL summary jurisdiction found Smart City of breaching sections 16:2,16:4.1 and 26.1 of the codified NNL rule book for the season and were charged as follows:

1. N1, 000,000.00 (One Million Naira), for pitch encroachment and throwing of objects which led to the discontinuation of the match.

2. N1, 000,000.00 (One Million Naira), for assaults on match officials and bodily harms by supporters of Smart City which led to the abandonment of the match.

3. According to Article 26.1 Smart City are to forfeit three points and three goals from already accrued points in the league. 

4. Supporters of Smart City are band from all NNL organized matches till the end of the season.

5. A fine of N500, 000.00(Five hundred thousand naira) for the medical bills of the match officials. 

6. N1, 000,000.00 (One Million Naira),fine to replace the lost and damaged valuables items of the match officials.

7. NNL warned Smart City that any further act of violence and assault, will lead to a complete withdrawal from the league.

8. The Match with scores at 0-0 shall be concluded on Thursday 20th April,2023 at same venue under strict closed doors.

9. NNL equally issued warnings to the Ogun State Football Association and management of Gateway Football club to ensure adequate and effective security measures are put in place before, during and after the match. 

10. NNL notes that the teams have a 48 hours right to appeal the summary jurisdiction on receipt of its correspondence.

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Rangers skipper Ugwueze vows team will regain scoring form after stalemate against El-Kanemi Warriors

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September 1, 2024

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Rangers International’s captain, Chinemerem Ugwueze, has assured fans that the team will rediscover their scoring form following a goalless draw in their 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener against El-Kanemi Warriors.

The Flying Antelopes were unable to find the back of the net in the season’s opening fixture, much to the disappointment of their supporters. Despite the result, Ugwueze remains confident that the team will bounce back and return to winning ways soon.

“It was a bad day in the office for us. The result was not what we were expecting. I believe we are better than this. It’s just that our plans did not go as expected,” Ugwueze said in a post-match interview. “Sure, we are concerned with the lack of goals patch that we are experiencing because without goals you can’t win matches, but I believe that we shall soon find our scoring form and make our fans proud again.”

The match, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, drew notable figures, including NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, NPFL COO Prince Davidson Owumi, and Enugu F.A Chairman Barrister Tony Ugwu. They witnessed several innovations introduced by Rangers, including the cresting of the matchday jersey, a practice inspired by other top footballing nations.

Rangers will next turn their attention to continental duties as they prepare to host Angola’s league runners-up, Sagrada Esperança, in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The match is scheduled to take place between 13-15 September 2024 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

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Blessed Stars Academy Friendly test for Rangers Int’l ahead of CAF Champions League showdown

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August 19, 2024

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Blessed Stars Academy Friendly test for Rangers Int'l ahead of CAF Champions League showdown

Rangers International FC, Nigeria’s reigning champions, are set to fine-tune their game plan with a friendly match against Blessed Stars Academy of Uyo. This friendly comes as the team gears up for their CAF Champions League second-leg clash against US Zillimadjou.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7 am at the Uyo Township Stadium. Rangers, under Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, coming off with a tight 1-0 win in the first leg and are looking to carry that momentum into the return leg, set for Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Blessed Stars Academy, known for developing top young talents like Peter Ita and Victor Benjamin, Emmanuel Nwoke, and Aniefiok Joseph is expected to offer a competitive challenge. This will provide Rangers with a perfect opportunity to sharpen their tactics and make any final adjustments before their high-stakes CAF Champions League fixture.

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Former Flying Eagles Assistant Captain and Blessed Stars player Charles Etim Joins Akwa United

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Charles Etim Captaining FC ONE ROCKET during a league match

In a significant move for both player and club, former Flying Eagles star, previously on Loan to FC ONE ROCKET from Blessed Stars, has officially joined Akwa United on a two-year contract. We reliably obtained the information from the media officer of Blessed Stars who was at Akwa United office during the contract signing.

The central defender is a versatile player that plays mostly defense played two seasons for FC ONE ROCKET. While with FC ONE ROCKET he played Central defense, right back, defensive midfield and even left back in special cases.

The player, known for his impressive skills and contributions to the Flying Eagles, is expected to bolster Akwa United’s performance as they aim for success in the league. His experience and talent are anticipated to make a substantial impact on the team’s dynamics.

Akwa United fans are eager to see how the new signing will integrate into the squad and contribute to the club’s ambitions. The club’s management expressed confidence in the player’s abilities, highlighting his potential to be a game-changer on the field.

As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Akwa United and their new recruit, hoping for a fruitful partnership that will lead to triumphs in the league.

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