Rivers United Face Suspended ₦15m Fine and Points Deduction for Broadcast Breach

Rivers United have received a suspended ₦15 million fine and a three-point and three-goal deduction after allegedly denying the NPFL’s broadcast partners access to their stadium for their Matchday 11 fixture against Rangers International on Sunday. The league said the sanctions will take effect if the club commits another breach of its broadcasting rules during the ongoing season. The NPFL also warned that it may impose additional penalties. The league’s rules grant authorised broadcast partners access to venues for fixtures, including matches scheduled for live coverage. Rivers United have been given a formal and final warning.

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