Sporting Supreme Expelled from NNL Over Failure to Honour Fixtures

Sporting Supreme have been officially expelled from the Nigeria National League (NNL), the league body has confirmed.

In a statement published on its official website, the NNL announced that the club’s expulsion followed its failure to honour two consecutive league fixtures against Jigawa Golden Stars and Ranchers Bees.

According to the league’s regulations, such a breach attracts severe sanctions. As a result, Sporting Supreme have been disqualified from the ongoing season, fined ₦10 million, and all their matches have been cancelled. Points for and against the club have also been annulled to preserve the integrity of the competition.

In addition, the club’s management has been handed a five-year ban from all NNL-related activities.

Sporting Supreme become the second team to be expelled from the league this season, following the earlier expulsion of Dakkada FC.

Opinion: Discipline as a Message to Nigerian Football

While the decision may appear harsh, it sends a strong and necessary message about professionalism and accountability in Nigerian football. Leagues thrive on structure, commitment, and fairness—when clubs fail to honour fixtures, it disrupts scheduling, damages credibility, and affects other teams competing in good faith.

The NNL’s firm stance could be seen as an effort to restore order and protect the integrity of the competition. However, it also raises broader concerns about the financial and administrative challenges faced by clubs at this level. Repeated expulsions suggest deeper systemic issues that may need long-term solutions beyond punishment.

For now, the league’s action underscores a clear principle: participation comes with responsibility. Clubs must be prepared—on and off the pitch—or risk being left behind as Nigerian football strives for higher standards.