Prior to Heartland breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules by its players wearing shirts and shorts that didn’t display numbers, surnames & club name & logo, they have been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules in the Matchday 9 game at MFM FC.
These acts breached Rules B9.7-8 for non-display of name & number on kits & B9.26 for wearing unregistered kits of the NPFL Framework & Rules.
A fixed penalty of N100,000 is imposed on Heartland as well as a fine of N1 million for the breach
Heartland has 48 hours to appeal the sanction.