The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Kano Pillars N2m for improper conduct of their players and officials in the matchday nine clash against Nasarawa United.
Kano Pillars were also charged for a statement from their Media & Communications Directorate quoting their player, Ahmed Musa, in which he made disparaging statements about match officials.
The Sai Masu were also accused of failing to ensure the proper conduct of their team resulting in the unruly behaviour of Ugochukwu Gabriel during the match.
The NPFL also suspended Gabriel for nine matches starting from matchday 10 fixture for his unruly conduct.
Kano Pillars have further been issued a warning on publishing inflammatory statements in future & advised to use appropriate channels to register their complaints as a recurrence will lead to weightier sanctions.
The former NPFL champions also have 48 hours from the date of notice to appeal the sanctions.