Iorfa quiet over match-fixing decision
by Humphrey Njoku 09 February 2012, 13:33
Vice chairman of Lobi Stars, Dominic Iorfa has declined comment on the ruling by the organising and disciplinary committee of the NFF on the match-fixing scam.
The Leye Adepoju-led panel came hard on the dramatis personae fingered in last year's match-fixing allegation instituted by the Lobi Stars' boss, Iorfa against Sunshine Stars.
NPL sides, Sunshine Stars and champions, Dolphins were fined N20 million and N10 million respectively, while Dolphins' manager, Stanley Eguma was barred for five years from football related activities.
Iorfa, who got reprimanded in the saga as well as the executive director of Ondo State Football Agency, Mike Idoko, told SuperSport.com that he would prefer to keep quiet until he lays his hands on the judgement paper.
"I won't comment on the judgement until the committee writes me officially.
"I want to see the judgement first before I react to the issues raised," he said.
Iorfa, who doubles as Lobi's technical adviser, however insisted that match-fixing is a dent on football and should be tackled decisively.
"Match-fixing should not be treated with kid glove. It is a serious issue, and like every serious issue, anybody found wanting must take the maximum punishment," he said.
Others meted out with various punishments include the Rivers State referees' council chairman, Dokubo banned for five years as well as two referees, Chrisantus Okoro and Duruma Ario.
Not spared were the coordinator of Sunshine Stars, Benjamin Divine and the NRA president, Ahmed Maude.