Doma United fined ?5.25m over Kun Khalifat incident

Doma United have been fined a total of ?5.25 million and ordered to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following crowd and security incidents during their 1-1 league draw with Kun Khalifat FC in Gombe on Saturday.

The league organisers found that Doma failed to provide adequate security allowing unauthorised people into restricted areas. It also cited hostile conduct towards match officials and visiting team officials as well as misconduct involving a Kun Khalifat official after the game.

The financial sanctions comprise ?3 million for repeated security failures ?1 million for hostile conduct towards match officials a further ?1 million for misconduct towards an away team official and ?250000 towards medical treatment for Kun Khalifat head coach Obinna Uzoho who sustained an injury.

The match commissioner has been recommended for demotion to a lower league over inadequate supervision and reporting.

Doma have also been warned to strengthen matchday security and address their supporters’ conduct or risk further sanctions.

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