Nigerian Teams In Games That Ended In 79-0, 67-0 Banned For Life

The players and officials of four Nigerian amateur clubs involved in 2 games that ended in 79-0 and 67-0 scorelines have been banned for life.

Earlier this month, the two Nigerian soccer teams each figured it needed a big win in the final round at an amateur tournament to outdo the other and earn promotion to the country's professional leagues.

Plateau United Feeders' and Police Machine's victories were certainly big: 79-0 and 67-0.

The results have sparked outrage, an indefinite suspension of the four clubs involved in the games, and an investigation into match-fixing by the Nigeria Football Federation.

The NFF called the scores from the tournament in the northeastern city of Bauchi "a mind-boggling show of shame."

Chasing a place in Nationwide League Division 3, Nigeria's lowest professional league, Plateau United Feeders reportedly scored 72 of their goals against Akurba FC in the second half — a rate of more than a goal a minute. In fact, a goal about every 40 seconds. Non-stop for 45 minutes.
At the same time, Police Machine reportedly scored 61 times against Babayaro FC in the second half.