Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on Kwara United following crowd violence that marred their Matchday 22 rearranged fixture against Rivers United in Ilorin.

In a sweeping disciplinary decision, the Ilorin-based club was fined N9 million, deducted three points and three goals, and ordered to play the rest of their home matches this season at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The club has also been directed to produce supporters involved in the violence for arrest and prosecution and has 48 hours to appeal the ruling.

According to the NPFL, Kwara United breached the league's Framework and Rules during the 18 February encounter at the Kwara State Stadium.

The league found tha...