NPFL restricts Heartland and Abia Warriors from playing on their home field.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has banned the Umuahia Township Stadium and the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri from hosting games.
The stadiums are home ground of Abia Warriors and Heartland, respectively.
In a statement by the league body, both teams have been advised to seek alternative venues before their matchday 19 fixtures.
The Umuahia Township Stadium and Dan Anyiam Stadium can only be reconsidered for playing hosts to NPFL matches if appropriate measures are taken to improve the playing surfaces to meet required standards.
Meanwhile Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria will clash today at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan.