Katsina United Fans Reporteldy Slit Opposition Player’s After Team Equalises Goal In NPFL Match
Tension reportedly erupted on Saturday during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Katsina United and Barau Football Club, as the home fans allegedly attacked a Barau’s player, Nana Abraham.
Abraham who was attacked after his team equalised, was left with a deep cut on his neck.
The violence broke out moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equaliser to make the game 1-1, a development that appeared to infuriate some Katsina United supporters at the stadium.
Confirming the incident, Barau FC, in a post on its official X handle, wrote:
“70’ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC
#MaliyaBoysTogetherForVictory #KatBar #NPFL26.”
The match, played in Katsina, was halted for a short time as security operatives battled to restore order.
There was no immediate statement from the NPFL management or Katsina United at the time of filing this report.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
