Enugu Rangers have been charged for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League Framework Rules following their home fixture against Barau FC on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
The club failed to provide adequate and effective security during the match, which led to unauthorized individuals gaining access to restricted areas. In addition, Rangers officials were found guilty of conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute.
Supporter behavior also came under scrutiny, as the club failed to ensure proper fan conduct. This lapse resulted in the harassment of match officials, with fans engaging in gross misconduct that undermines the integrity of the league.
As a result, Enugu Rangers have been handed a total fine of ₦4 million. The breakdown includes ₦1 million for inadequate security, ₦1 million for encroachment onto the field of play, ₦1 million for unsporting conduct by club officials, and ₦1 million for failing to control supporters.
Additionally, the Enugu-based side will play their remaining two home matches behind closed doors.
The club has been given 48 hours from the date of notification to file an appeal against the sanctions.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
