Sporting Lagos fined N1m for security breach

The Nigeria Premier Football League board has fined Sporting Lagos N1m for security breach.

Sporting Lagos were sanctioned for failing to provide adequate security during their matchday nine encounter against Heartland on Sunday.

The encounter ended in a 1-1 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Sporting Lagos must pay the fine within 14 days or risk further sanctions.

The club have been ordered to implement an effective matchday security arrangement & organise a reorientation programme for their supporters.

The NPFL board also ordered the club to put in place an effective matchday security plan to avoid a recurrence.

The modest club has 48 hours to appeal the sanction.

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