NNPC/Shell Cup: KFA Disqualified For Encroachment

Kwara Football Academy Secondary School has been disqualified from this year’s edition of the NNPC/Shell Cup soccer competition among all secondary schools in Nigeria.

The school, which won the national competition three years ago was disqualified for what was termed misconduct and violation of the rules and regulations of the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) organized competition.

The said act was said to have been perpetrated in their semi-final match of the competition against Oro Grammar School, at Omupo Grammar School on Wednesday 11th, 2015.

According to reports, coaches and other supporting officials of the school encroached on the pitch during the game, which is against Rule 12 of the competition.

The school was also said to have come to the venue with supporters, who later became unruly.

The match has therefore, been awarded to Oro Grammar School, Oro, who have been cleared to play Government Secondary School, Bacita in the final today, at Bishop Smith Memorial Secondary School, beginning from 10am.