NPFL tries Ogunbote over alleged breach of protocol

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has invited Shooting Stars Sports Club’s (3SC) Technical Manager, Gbenga Ogunbote, for an investigative hearing into an interview he may have granted to the media.

According to NPFL Media, Ogunbote spoke to the media at the end of 3SC’s Match Day 12 fixture, in Lagos against Ikorodu City, and the league body considers some of the positions he expressed as a breach of the Code of Conduct for the NPFL Coaches.

“We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the MatchDay 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on November 17, 2024.

“Your remarks, as reported, appear to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the match officials and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders,” read the invitation letter to the coach.

It continued by inviting the 3SC Manager to appear before the NPFL Disciplinary Committee for an inquest on December 3, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. The venue is the NPFL Secretariat in Jabi District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The NPFL said that the appearance is mandatory, adding, “you may come with any relevant evidence, or representation to support your position. Kindly confirm your attendance on or before Friday, November 29, 2024.”

The NPFL assured stakeholders that it remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and expects all stakeholders to adhere strictly to these principles.The invitation was signed by NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi.

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