Giwa FC kicked out of Nigerian league

Giwa FC has been expelled by the League Management Company (LMC) for failing to honour three consecutive home games for the 2015/2016 season.

The club is owned by Chris Giwa, who is laying claim to leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The expulsion of Giwa FC, according to the LMC, was a series of infractions.

“Giwa FC is in for breach of NPFL framework and rules for failing to honour three cumulative fixtures without acceptable reason,” it said.

“The three fixtures Giwa FC failed to honour being in Ilorin against Wikki Tourist for match day 14, Akwa United for match day16 and Enyimba for match day 18.

“Giwa FC was banished to Ilorin to play three consecutive home games after disturbances in its match day 12 game with Rangers of Enugu which was not concluded in Jos.

“Giwa FC’s letter to have its game against Enyimba rescheduled failed to meet NPFL provision requesting for a shift in game 72 hours before the said game holds.

“Giwa FC will also pay a fine of N250k as expenses for stadium hire, security and other logistics incurred for the match vs Enyimba.

“For failing to honour the fixture with Enyimba, Giwa FC will pay a fine of N10million.

“Giwa FC to forfeit all monetary earnings due to it this season from the LMC.

“LMC will review the matter of registered players currently contracted to Giwa FC.

“LMC has also said all clubs that have played Giwa FC to date will be fairly compensated in proportional basis.”

Giwa FC has a right to appeal or accept this decision within 48 hours.

The “Elephants of Jos” are the second club to be expelled after the Ocean Boys in 2012.

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