Nigeria Rugby Federation Suspends 7 Players for Disciplinary Violations

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has suspended seven players from Edo and Delta rugby clubs over disciplinary breaches during league matches held at Adolor College, Benin City, during the 2023/24 season. Following an investigation, the NRFF Disciplinary Committee found the players guilty of misconduct linked to a fight that occurred during the matches. The affected players include: Eselekhomwen Nelson Hope (Edo RFC) Isidor Okafor (Delta RFC) Christian Eleberi (Edo RFC) Shunamite Okorie (Edo RFC) Abovwo Imoisi (Edo RFC) Chioma Nwankpa (Edo RFC) Mene Augustar (Edo RFC) Each player has been handed a two-match suspension, starting with the Super Six playoffs and extending into the 2024/25 league season. The NRFF reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline and promoting a fair and respectful playing environment for all teams and players.