Nigerian clubs banned for goal glut

Four clubs involved in two play-off
matches that ended 79-0 and 67-0
respectively - a total of 146 goals -
have been suspended in Nigeria.
Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors
over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC
demolished Bubayaro FC 67-0.
"It is unacceptable - a scandal of huge
proportions," said Muke Umeh, chairman
of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)
Organising Committee.
"The teams are suspended indefinitely,
pending further sanctions."
Plateau United Feeders and Police
Machine went into the matches level on
points, with promotion to the lowest tier
of the Nationwide League Division at
stake.
Feeders scored 72 of their goals in the
second half, while Police Machine
reportedly scored 61 times after the
break in their game.
The results meant that Plateau edged
above Police Machine on goal difference.
Umeh added: "We will investigate this
matter thoroughly and get to the bottom
of it."
The NFF's director of competitions, Dr
Mohammed Sanusi, gave assurances that
the Organising Committee would hand
out severe sanctions on all persons and
institutions indicted by the investigation.
"The teams involved, their players and
officials, match officials, coordinator and
anyone found to have played some role
in this despicable matter would be
severely dealt with," Sanusi said.