A vicious August clash against 2-1 winners Niger Tornadoes ended in chaos with Ubah left with nine men after red cards for Godwin Obaje and King Osanga.
Three players attacked the referee after winger Osanga was sent off and six more joined in to add to the attack. Even the kitman lost his rag as two members of the club’s backroom staff got involved in the brawl and Chidi Nwogu and Adrika Obiefuna copped 19-game bans.
Also, some FC IfeanyiUbah players and officials conducted themselves in manner capable of bringing the NPFL to disrepute. Furthermore some FC IfeanyiUbah players and officials on the bench encroached on to the field of play.”
In October last year, WHUFC.com announced “The Hammers agreed a historic partnership with Nigeria Premier League side FC Ifeanyi Ubah as part of the long-term agreement signed with the club’s principal investor Capital Oil and Gas Ind. Ltd in August. The partnership between West Ham and FC Ifeanyi Ubah will see the clubs work together to produce and develop young Nigerian footballers”