Gombe United Investigates Match-Fixing & Fabiyi Goes AWOLhttp://scorenigeria.com.ng/2017/05/16/gombe-united-probe-match-fixing-allegations-against-goalkeeper-emmanuel-fabiyi/NPFL side Gombe United have announced they have commenced investigations into allegations made against goalkeeper Emmanuel Fabiyi that he threw away their game against Enugu Rangers.
The match between Gombe United and Rangers finished in a 3-3 draw.
Fabiyi was hospitalised after he was attacked by his own fans at th end of the game amid allegations to threw away the game.
In an official statement signed by Gombe spokesman Tanimu Umar, the club disclosed that a special committee of investigation made up of members of the management board, police and SSS has been is set up to investigate the allegations against the Benin Republic goalkeeper.
Gombe said Fabiyi has since gone AWOL.
The NPFL also announced a fan, who attacked the goalkeeper, has been arrested and will soon be prosecuted.
Also, the club have suspended Alhaji Kwairanga, the club’s assistant team manager, for one month, from participating in all the club’s activities, for inciting fans at the stadium.
Isa Gambo, an official of the supporters club, is also suspended for one month, for also inciting the fans.
Gombe have pleaded with LMC to reduce the monetary fines imposed on them.
They have been asked to pay over three million Naira following the crowd trouble at their rescheduled league against Rangers.
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