NPFL Lifts Suspension on Bendel Insurance Coach Boboye

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has lifted the suspension imposed on Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye, enabling his return to the dugout for the 2026-27 season. This decision was announced in a letter signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi on Wednesday.

The NPFL reviewed Boboye’s written apology and appeal for leniency, alongside his good conduct during the suspension period and his past contributions to Nigeria as a player and technical member of the national team. The NPFL stated, “The Board has, therefore, elected to suspend the rest of the remaining period of your sanction.” However, they warned that the suspended portion of the punishment would be enforced if Boboye repeats the misconduct in the upcoming season.

Boboye had previously received a 17-match suspension for gross misconduct towards a match official during a 2-2 draw against Plateau United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, along with a fine for his actions.