Nigeria, April 11 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has sanctioned Nasarawa United and Rangers International for multiple breaches of its Framework and Rules following incidents involving crowd control and match-day security.

In separate rulings issued after fixtures played on 5 April, the league cited both clubs for failing to ensure adequate security and proper conduct of supporters, offences it said undermine the integrity of the competition.

Nasarawa United were charged over incidents that occurred during their home match against Kun Khalifat FC at the Lafia City Stadium.

According to the NPFL, the club failed to provide "adequate and effective security," which resulted in unauthorised persons gaining access to restrict...