By AFPMore by this AuthorNICOSIAA Cypriot first division side is appealing a nine points deduction for an off-field own goal involving newly-signed star Nigerian keeper Francis Uzoho. The Cyprus Football Association on Monday turned a 1-0 victory for Anorthosis Famagusta over Apollon Limaasol into a 3-0 defeat because Uzoho had an invalid medical certificate. Anorthosis were also hit with a six-point deduction, adding up to a nine-point overall penalty. The certificate was allegedly issued while the player was still on board a flight to Cyprus, a day ahead of the February 2 fixture against Apollon. Uzoho received a one-match ban and was fined Sh1 million ($1,130).

Source: Daily Nation February 19, 2019 15:33 UTC