Akwa United Head coach Kennedy Boboye has been hit with a one match touchline ban, by the league Management company, (LMC) after his harsh comment made against match officials in their 2-1 defeat to Heartland on Sunday, Owosports.com.ng
“Akwa Utd coach Kennedy Boboye been charged with breach of paragraph 7 of the Framework and Rules of the NPFL for making public comments in criticism of match officials”, LMC wrote on their social media handle.
“The comments made after the Heartland vs Akwa Utd match amounted to a breach of paragraph 7 of Appendix B: Code of Conduct for Managers and Coaches (public criticism of match officials) and C1.1 (misconduct) of the Framework and Rules of the NPFL.
“For the breach, a fine of N250,000 has been imposed on Boboye and a ban from NPFL match(es) and activities for a period of one match (i.e, the next match – Matchday 7).
Boboye’s side have straggled for form this season, as they currently sit 15th on log with 6 points after six games, he however won’t be on the sideline when his side host Kano pillars this weekend.