The Nationwide League One (NLO) has imposed sanctions on Peace FC after the club was found guilty of using ineligible players and submitting fraudulent registration documents. The disciplinary committee determined that the club breached league regulations during routine checks performed by the NLO Secretariat.
The investigation revealed that three players — Abasim Henry and Ekwo Stanley, both from Solution FC, and Mbakaogu Chibuike of EDEL FC — were fielded by Peace FC despite being under contract with Nigeria National League clubs until 2026 and 2027. This constituted a clear violation of the league’s eligibility rules.
As a result, Peace FC has been ordered to forfeit all matches in which these ineligible players participated. Opposing teams will be credited with three points and a 3-0 win, or a higher scoreline if applicable. In addition, the club faces a fine of 500,000 naira, which must be paid within seven days.
Furthermore, Peace FC has been suspended from all NLO competitions for the remainder of the 2025-26 season and placed on probation for two seasons. The ruling takes immediate effect, though the club has 72 hours from receipt of the decision to appeal to the Nigeria Football Federation Appeals Committee, in accordance with established NLO procedures.