NPFL lifts suspension on Bendel Insurance head coach Boboye

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has lifted the suspension on Bendel Insurance head coach, Kennedy Boboye.

The decision cleared the way for Boboye to return to the dugout ahead of of the 2026-27 season.

The NPFL announced the decision in a letter signed by Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, on Wednesday.

The NPFL said it reviewed Boboye’s written apology and appealed for leniency. 

The Board said Boboye’s good conduct during the sanction period was considered, along with his past service to the country as a player and as a technical member of the national team.

“The Board has, therefore, elected to suspend the rest of the remaining period of your sanction,” the letter stated. 

However, the NPFL warned that the suspended portion will be served out on a repeat of the conduct next season.

DAILY POST recalls that Boboye was found guilty of gross misconduct towards a match official following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

Boboye was suspended for 17 matches and was asked to pay a fined for his actions.