The influential midfielder has been severely punished
for his role in the violence which greeted the Super
Six fixture between Pillars and Rangers
The League Management Company (LMC), organisers
of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL )
have slapped Kano Pillars captain Rabiu Ali with a 12-
match ban.


Ali is being punished for his role in the violence which
occurred after the NPFL Super Six matchday 4 fixture
between Pillars and Enugu Rangers on Monday at the
Agege Stadium.


After the final whistle in the game, Ali rushed to the
referee and despite being held back by teammates,
he was seen barking at the official, who had to run
away before the enraged fans attack him.


According to an official statement issued by the LMC
on Wednesday , Ali was charged for accosting the
referee and in so doing incited others to commit acts
of violence and misconduct in breach of Rule C1.3
The notice to Ali read: “Consequently, and taking into
consideration your role as the captain of the team, by
which your conduct is deemed to be an aggravated
breach with a view to imposing more severe
sanctions pursuant to Rule C19, the LMC intends to
exercise its summary jurisdiction and to impose on
you the following sanction: a ban from all NPFL
matches and activities for a period of twelve (12)
matches, commencing immediately”.


The Kano Pillars captain, who scored in the 1-1 draw
against the Flying Antelopes, has been given 48
hours to accept or appeal the charges and sanctions
against him in writing.

Oh boy
Hope the team will not pay him for that 12 matches