Heartland have been sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) following their recent display of unprofessional act, after its players wore jerseys without numbers and names printed on it in their Week 9 clash with MFM FC in Lagos where they won 2-1.
The LMC on Tuesday inssued the club a fine of One Million Naira after they were found guilty of breaching the league’s code of conduct.
According to a statement which read, “Heartland has been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules in the Matchday 9 game at MFM FC.
“Heartland breached the NPFL Framework & Rules after shirts & shorts worn by its players didn’t display numbers, surnames, club name and logo.
These acts breach Rules B9.7-8 for non-display of name and number on kits and B9.26 for wearing unregistered kits of the NPFL Framework & Rules.
“A fixed penalty of N100,000 is imposed on Heartland as well as a fine of N1 million for the breach
Heartland has 48 hours to appeal the sanction.
The Naze Millionaires who currently on form this season will play host to Lobi Stars on Sunday in their NPFL Week 10 clash in Owerri.
