Chaos erupted in Katsina on Saturday during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Katsina United and Barau FC, after a Barau player, Nana Abraham, was brutally attacked by enraged home fans.
The violence broke out shortly after Barau’s forward, Orji Kalu, scored a 69th-minute equaliser, bringing the match to 1-1. The goal appeared to anger some Katsina United supporters, who stormed the pitch and descended on Abraham, leaving him with a deep gash on his neck.
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Barau FC confirmed the incident in a post on its official X handle, writing:
“70’ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”
Just moments earlier, the club had celebrated the equaliser in another post:
“69’ Goal! Orji Kalu levels the score. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”
Images shows Abraham bleeding from his neck as officials and teammates rushed to his aid amid confusion and panic. The match was suspended briefly as security personnel tried to restore order inside the stadium.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the NPFL management nor Katsina United had issued an official statement.
The incident has once again reignited calls for stronger security measures and harsher sanctions against fan violence in Nigerian football.
