The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has fined Doma United ₦5.25m for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their Matchday Nine encounter against Kun Khalifat FC.

The match, played at the Pantami Stadium last Saturday, ended in a 1-1 draw, but was marred by misconduct from home supporters after the final whistle.

According to reports, Doma United supporters attacked Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho, and engaged in hostile conduct towards match officials and members of the visiting team, actions deemed capable of bringing the game into disrepute.

As part of the sanctions, the Savannah Scorpions have been ordered to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following repeated security breaches.

Meanwhile, the match commissioner has been recommended for demotion to the lower league over alleged dereliction of duty, inadequate supervision and insufficient match reporting.

The NPFL has also warned Doma United to strengthen their security measures and educate their supporters on acceptable conduct, cautioning that any future breach of the league’s rules and regulations could attract more severe sanctions.

Doma United have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal the sanctions.

Sporting Lagos secured their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.

Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before the break to put the hosts ahead.

Sporting Lagos restored parity eight minutes into the second half through Victor Samuel, setting up a tense finish.

Plateau United were reduced to 10 men in the 80th minute after Alex Aghahowa was sent off for a foul.

Sporting Lagos capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Jacob Aondona scoring the decisive goal three minutes later to seal all three points for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Nasarawa United recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Kelechi Ogbodo and Ugochukwu were on target for the visitors.

At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars edged Katsina United 1-0, with Yahaya Ibrahim scoring the decisive goal to secure victory for the home side.

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes claimed a 2-1 win over Ikorodu City. Nafiu Obalowu opened the scoring three minutes before the half-hour mark before Bashir Musa doubled the hosts’ advantage.

Basit Ayinde pulled one back for Ikorodu City deep into stoppage time, but Niger Tornadoes held on to claim the victory.

Meanwhile, nine-time champions Enyimba were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in a closely contested encounter.

Full Results
Tornadoes 2-1 Ikorodu City
Inter Lagos 0-2 Nasarawa Utd
Enyimba 0-0 Wolves
Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina Utd
Plateau Utd 2-3 Sporting Lagos

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said he felt “shame” at the Eagles’ performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and did not know whether he would be given time to save his job.

Sage’s side conceded three times in the opening 10 minutes as they suffered their worst loss to their rivals since January 1956.

“It’s my fault because I am the coach, I gave the motivation. I prepare the situations. We played so bad it’s my fault,” said Frenchman Sage, who was only appointed Palace manager in the summer.

“It’s difficult to summarise because there are a lot of negative points.

“We started really bad. It’s completely not normal to concede three goals in this kind of game after nine minutes.

“I prepare the team, that is why I am responsible of what’s happened on the pitch. I have a lot of work to do because I have to change this kind of thing.”

Asked if he will get time to turn Palace’s poor form around, he said: “I don’t know.”

Under his predecessor Oliver Glasner, Palace enjoyed the most successful phase in the club’s history, lifting the FA Cup for the first time in 2025 and then winning the Conference League in May.

But Sage has had a tough start at Selhurst Park since he arrived after guiding Lens to the French Cup and second in Ligue 1 last season.

Palace are 14th in the Premier League with two wins from seven games but their 17 goals conceded are the most in the top flight.

“I just want to apologise to the fans,” added Sage. “We were not at the level we expected, and I’m really sorry for that because I know how important it is for them, but we didn’t show today that it’s really important for us too.”

Asked on his emotions after the game, he replied: “Only one feeling – shame. When you play this kind of game you have to show another face. It was our worst face.”

Palace, with one win and one loss from their two Europa League matches, play on Thursday with a trip to Turkey to take on Besiktas before returning to Premier League action on Sunday at home to Newcastle.