NPFL Horror: Katsina Fans Attack Player After Goal

Nigeria Premier Football League match between Katsina United and Barau FC don descend into violence on Saturday, Nov. 8, afta Barau player, Nana Abraham, get attack by Katsina United fans. Di wahala start shortly afta Barau’s Orji Kalu score for 69th minute to level game 1–1. Di goal vex Katsina United supporters inside stadium, dem rush pitch, attack Nana Abraham and slash im neck, leaving am bleed badly. Barau FC confirm di attack for dia official X handle, say “70′ Di match na temporarily halted following attack on Barau player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”

Images show Abraham dey bleed as officials and teammates rush control di pitch. Security had to intervene, match stop small, but later resume and end 1–1 after regulation time. Dis one come just a month afta similar wahala for Kano Sani Abacha Stadium, wey 3SC score equaliser against Kano Pillars, fans attack referee, officials and players, force security fire teargas. NPFL punish Kano Pillars wit ₦9.5 million fine, 3-point and 3-goal deduction, plus indefinite stadium closure, show say league dey serious against violent fans.