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NPFL Hits Rivers United with Suspended Fine and Three-Point Penalty
The Nigeria Premier Football League has clamped down on Rivers United, handing the club a suspended 15 million naira fine alongside a three-point deduction. The sanctions follow allegations that the Port Harcourt side restricted accredited broadcast crews from covering league fixtures. The ruling signals a firmer stance by league organizers to protect domestic football's commercial rights.
Blueprint·November 5, 2026AI-curated
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Rivers United a suspended N15 million fine and a three-point and three-goal deduction for allegedly denying its [...]
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