NPFL Grills Lobi Stars Media Officer Over Explosive Match-Fixing Allegations Against Players

NPFL Summons Lobi Stars Official Over Explosive Allegations of Match-Fixing and Betting Scandal

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is taking swift action to address shocking allegations of match-fixing and player betting within the league. 

Emmanuel Ujah, the media officer of Lobi Stars FC, has been summoned by league authorities to explain his bold claims that some players of the club were involved in betting on their own matches.

The allegations, which have sparked outrage and concern across the football community, were made both in writing and in an audio recording that has been circulating online. Ujah accused certain Lobi Stars players—nicknamed the Pride of Makurdi—of compromising the integrity of the league by participating in betting schemes.

In response, the NPFL has set up a special panel to investigate the matter. The panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Ujah is expected to appear before the panel to provide detailed evidence and clarification regarding his claims.

A letter summoning Ujah to the disciplinary hearing was signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi. The document strongly condemned the media officer’s actions, which the league describes as damaging to its reputation.

“We have taken note of certain issues which border on alleged match-fixing and players betting in relation to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches and fixtures,” the letter reads. “The said report appears to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the NPFL and its governance structure.”

The NPFL emphasized that any actions that undermine the trust of fans and stakeholders or compromise the game’s fairness will be dealt with seriously.

As fans await the outcome of this explosive development, questions remain about the extent of corruption in Nigerian football and the measures in place to protect the sport’s credibility.

 

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