By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for investigative hearing.
Ogunbote was invited following the interview he granted the media after Shooting Stars 2-1 loss to Ikorodu City last week.
The NPFL considered some of the positions he expressed as a breach of the code of conduct for NPFL coaches.
“We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the Matchday 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024,” the NPFL said in a statement.
“Your remarks, as reported, appear to contravene the League’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials by casting aspersions on the integrity of the match officials and the League’s governance structure. These actions are considered detrimental to the reputation of the NPFL and its stakeholders.”
He is expected to appear in NPFL secretariat in Jabi, Abuja next week Tuesday.
