NNL re instates Gateway United, Malumfashi Football Clubs
Gateway United and Malumfashi have regained their statutory positions with the Nigeria National League (NNL).
This is the outcome of appeals submitted by both clubs after they were expelled for violating provisions of the NNL rules and regulations on registration and club licencing.
The Chief Operating Officer of the league, Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman said the Disciplinary Committee after considering their appeals decided to readmit the two clubs for national and economic interests.
However, they are to fully return to the NNL family upon fulfillment of the payment of N2,000.0000.00 (Two Million Naira) for obstructing the league and N250,000.00 (Two hundred and fifty thousand Naira) as inconveniences to their opponents in match day one(1).
They are also to meet other club licensing requirements to be legible for participation in the league which include and not limited to outstanding financial deficit.
The conditions are to be met on or before Tuesday 28 November, 2023.
Dr. Absulrahaman further hinted that the readmission of both Gateway United and Malumfashi will be effective from Match Day three(3) of the on going 2023/2024 season.
