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Katsina United Fined N9M for Violent Crowd Misconduct

11/10/2025

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fined Katsina United N9 million for crowd misconduct and inadequate security on November 8 against Barau FC.
The match turned violent after Barau FC's Orji Kalu scored, with fans invading the pitch and injuring Nana Abraham.
Katsina United will play future home matches behind closed doors.
The NPFL said throat-slitting reports were false.
Barau FC condemned the attack as barbaric.

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fined Katsina United N9 million for crowd misconduct and inadequate security on November 8 against Barau FC.
The match turned violent after Barau FC's Orji Kalu scored, with fans invading the pitch and injuring Nana Abraham.
Katsina United will play future home matches behind closed doors.
The NPFL said throat-slitting reports were false.
Barau FC condemned the attack as barbaric.