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NPFL: Sporting Lagos coach Buter fined N500,000 over referee comments
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Mike Oyebola , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The coach's comments were made following a derby draw with Ikorodu City. A fine of N500,000 has been imposed on Jeffrey Buter, head coach of Sporting Lagos.
A fine of N500,000 has been imposed on Jeffrey Buter, head coach of Sporting Lagos . This decision was made after he admitted to making an error in a post-match interview. The coach's comments were made following a derby draw with Ikorodu City.
The Nigeria Premier Football League considered Buter's limited experience before making their decision. He was invited to clarify his statement and has been given a deadline to pay the fine.
Further details are available from the source, including the potential consequences of not paying the fine on time. The league has also issued a warning to coaches and officials to use official channels for complaints.
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Category: Local Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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