Doma Utd fined for breach of NPFL rules

Doma United have been charged with breaching the #NPFL27 Framework & Rules in the course of their match vs Kun Khalifat FC last Saturday, October 17, 2026. ‎ ‎The Gombe club failed to provide adequate & effective security in their home game vs Kun Khalifat, thereby allowing unauthorized persons to gain access to restricted areas. ‎ ‎Doma United supporters engaged in hostile conduct towards the match officials & away team officials, thereby displaying conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute. ‎ ‎Also, supporters of the club exhibited gross misconduct towards the away team official after the match. ‎ ‎Following repeated failure to provide adequate & effective security, Doma United have been fined N3 million. ‎ ‎The club will further pay another fine of N1 million for their supporters’ hostile conduct towards the match officials & another N1 million for the gross misconduct of the away team official. ‎ ‎Doma United will also pay a fine of N250,000 as compensation for the medical treatment of Kun Khalifat FC head coach Obinna Uzoho for the injury he sustained. ‎ ‎The Savannah Tigers shall play their next 3 home matches behind closed doors following repeated breaches of security. ‎ ‎The match commissioner has been recommended for demotion to the lower league for dereliction of duty, insufficient supervision & inadequate reporting of the match. ‎ ‎Doma United have been warned to tighten their security & educate their supporters on acceptable conduct or face severe sanctions in the event of a future breach of the framework & rules. ‎ ‎Doma United has 48 hours from the day of notice to appeal the sanctions.