Thursday, 18 August 2016

Giwa returns to Premier League



 The League Management Company  on Wednesday reinstated Jos club Giwa  to  the Premier League.

Giwa were expelled from the league after they failed to honour three matches. However, a High Court sitting in Jos on May 20 ordered the league regulatory body to reinstate the club.

The  LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, said  the  decision was in adherence with an interim court order reinstating the club in the top flight.

Giwa were punished for  their refusal to comply with the NFF Ordinary and Disciplinary Committee and Appeals Committee’s verdict, which banished the team to Ilorin following fans trouble in the game against Rangers at the Rwang Pam Stadium.

The club then failed to honour three home games in Ilorin against Wikki Tourist, Akwa United and Enyimba, there by breaking the league rule.

The LMC wrote on Twitter, “However, as a law abiding corporate entity, LMC has taken immediate steps to effect compliance with the directives of the court, as contained in the Order, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.

“To this end, kindly be advised that Giwa FC has been restored to the table, while further processes are being activated to reschedule the matches concerning the Club, in accordance with the NPFL Framework and Rules, 2015/2016 Season,” the statement read.

The LMC has also asked players  to return to their club.

“No club shall henceforth feature any player whose registration it acquired on the basis of the expulsion of Giwa FC, as all such registrations are withdrawn. The above is for your information and compliance.”

.Copyright PUNCH.

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