Abia Warriors Appeal Suspension of Media Officer Igwe

Abia Warriors have formally appealed against the five-match suspension imposed on their multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe. The club described the punishment as excessive and unjustified, asserting that Igwe did not attempt to disrupt a live broadcast during their Matchday 10 fixture on October 25.

Instead, they claim she expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating. The club stated that Igwe merely requested a cameraman to focus on the visiting team's section after he allegedly kept his camera on her for an extended period.

Abia Warriors emphasized that she did not obstruct the cameraman's duties and urged the Nigeria Premier Football League to reconsider the sanction. Additionally, the club contested a separate allegation regarding inadequate security during the match, asserting that proper security measures were in place and that the visiting team left the stadium without incident.

They called for the withdrawal of the security notice and requested the league to obtain the visitors' account before making a decision.