As the Nigeria Premier Football League (#NPFL25) heads into Matchday 28, several clubs will be without key players due to suspensions.
The latest disciplinary report has ruled out seven players from their respective matches, impacting team selections and strategies.
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Suspended Players for Matchday 28:
1. Ifeanyi Okechukwu (Niger Tornadoes) – will miss the crucial away fixture against Rivers United.
2. Chibuike Ohaebulam (Ikorodu City) – sidelined for their tough clash with Lobi Stars.
3. Junior Nduka (Remo Stars) – unavailable for the high-stakes encounter against Bendel Insurance.
4. Tochukwu Michael (Remo Stars) – another major absentee for Remo Stars in their trip to Bendel Insurance.
5. Usman Abbas (El-Kanemi Warriors) – ruled out for the challenge against Enyimba in Aba.
6. Peter Afolayan (Enyimba) – will miss Enyimba’s home match against El-Kanemi Warriors.
7. Temple Emekayi (Rivers United) – will not feature as Rivers United take on Niger Tornadoes.
These suspensions could prove costly as teams continue to battle for top positions and survival in the league.
With key defensive and midfield players missing, clubs will have to reshuffle their lineups, possibly opening opportunities for fringe players to step up.
Fans will be keen to see how these absences affect match outcomes as the NPFL season enters a decisive phase.
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