Abia Warriors and Rangers International face charges for breaking NPFL Framework & Rules due to misconduct during their Matchday 10 Oriental Derby at Umuahia Township Stadium.

Abia Warriors officials aggressively blocked Rangers’ access to the pitch before the game, provoking a violent response from Rangers officials, resulting in disorder.

This behavior violates Nigeria Premier Football League regulations.

Abia Warriors’ failure to ensure Rangers’ security led to physical altercations involving their officials.

Additionally, an Abia Warriors official hindered an NPFL broadcast partner’s recording of a pre-match event, harassing the media crew and seizing a mobile device.

Consequently, Abia Warriors received a fine of N1 million for conduct that disrespected the game and an extra N1 million for inadequate security.

They were also fined N2 million for preventing NPFL broadcast partners from recording, and they must identify the involved official for further punishment.

Rangers International incurred a N1 million fine for their misconduct and must identify their involved officials for additional sanctions.

Abia Warriors received a warning against blocking visiting teams in the future, while both clubs were cautioned of harsher penalties for repeated misconduct.

In the game, Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 victory over Rangers International through Collins Nwoburuoke’s goal. Both clubs have 48 hours to appeal the sanctions.