The Ogun State Football Association has imposed a two-year ban on two persons for allegedly assaulting match officials at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, on Saturday.

This is contained in a statement issued by the FA chairman, Ganiyu Majekodunmi, on Sunday in Abeokuta.

The culprits, who were said to have masked as fans of the club, are Jamiu Makinde, popularly known as JAMAK, and Ajani Opadiran, popularly known as “Gbeke.”

The football association condemned, in strong terms, the show of shame witnessed at the venue at the end of the game, describing it as barbaric, irresponsible and uncalled for.

The Nigeria National League match between Gateway United Football Club and Ikorodu City from Lagos ended 0-0.

“Opadiran threw caution to the wind and assaulted the centre referee, while Mr Makinde also joined the dastardly act, bringing the game into disrepute. It took the intervention of the security operatives provided by the Ogun State Football Association to tame the miscreants and avoid casualties,” Mr Majekodunmi said.

He further stated that investigations had been conducted, while findings revealed that “Gbeke” led the attack in company with his partner.

The FA chairman added that he (Gbeke) had been arrested while Mr Makinde was currently at large.

He, therefore, said that the duo had been banned from entering match venues across the state for the next two years.

He said, “A comprehensive report will also be submitted to the police headquarters, explaining why they are threats at sports venues.’’

Mr Majekodunmi warned football teams in the state not to associate themselves with either of them for the duration of the ban.

(NAN)