The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has issued a stern warning to clubs over the improper behaviour of ball boys during match days, Silvernews.com.ng reports.
This was contained in a statement by Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer of the league.
The statement reads: “It has come to our attention, the unscrupulous and improper behavior of ball boys on match days.
“The continuous attitude of ball boys hiding match balls when the game is still on and probably in favour of the home team, constitutes an act of unfairness and a breach of the frameworks and rules of the NPFL.
“This act shall no more be tolerate ed and shall be termed as a misconduct which is punishable under section C of the frameworks and rules of the NPFL.
“Note that at every point in time during an NPFL match, a minimum of not less than ten balls should be available for use at all times.
“Consequent upon this, any team found wanting and encouraging such attitude will be sanctioned with a fine of One Million Naira (#1,000,000.00), as such behavior is contrary to fair play and brings the game to disrepute.
“You are advised to call the ball boys to order as the NPFL Board is poised in maintaining the integrity of the league at all times as stipulated in the frameworks and rules of the NPFL.”
