23/07/2026
DISCIPLINARY DECISION ARISING FROM THE QUARTER-FINAL MATCH BETWEEN DUKKU EMIRATE COUNCIL AND DADIYA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL PLAYED ON 21ST JULY, 2026
The Disciplinary Committee, having considered the Match Officials' Reports and all relevant evidence relating to the above-mentioned match, hereby issues the following findings and decision.
Findings
The Committee finds as follows:
1. During the course of play, a player of Dukku Emirate Council committed a foul by kicking a player of Dadiya Traditional Council inside the penalty area. The Referee correctly awarded a penalty kick to Dadiya Traditional Council, which was successfully converted, bringing the score to 1–1.
2. At the conclusion of regulation time, and before the commencement of the penalty shootout, the Trainer of Dukku Emirate Council, Babangida Saidu, directed insulting and abusive language at the Match Officials.
3. The situation was promptly brought under control through the intervention of members of the Organizing Committee, thereby preventing any further escalation.
Decision
Having carefully considered the facts of the case and pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Gombe Emir's Cup 2026, the Committee hereby decides as follows:
1. Dukku Emirate Council is hereby fined the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000.00) for the insulting, harassment, and abuse of Match Officials, conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute, contrary to Article 19 of the Rules and Regulations.
2. The Trainer of Dukku Emirate Council, Babangida Saidu, is hereby issued a formal warning. Any subsequent act of misconduct, including the abuse, intimidation, or harassment of Match Officials, shall attract more severe disciplinary sanctions, including suspension from participation in the Gombe Emir's Cup 2026.
3. The Committee enjoins Dukku Emirate Council and its officials to uphold the objectives of the Gombe Emir's Cup by promoting peace, unity, discipline, respect for Match Officials, and the principles of fair play and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
4. This decision is without prejudice to the right of any aggrieved party to appeal to the Appeal Committee. Any appeal must be lodged within twenty-four (24) hours of the date and time this decision is communicated, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Gombe Emir's Cup 2026.
Issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Gombe Emir's Cup 2026.
Abdulkadir Adamu Kawu
Chairman
Disciplinary Committee
