The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has imposed a total fine of N9 million on Katsina United and ordered the club to play all remaining home games behind closed doors at the New Jos Stadium following incidents of violence during their 1–1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday.
In a statement on Sunday, the league said Katsina United breached multiple regulations, including failing to provide adequate security and control over their supporters. Unauthorized individuals reportedly gained access to restricted areas, while fans threw objects onto the pitch, injuring Barau FC players.
“The club failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, leading to harassment of Barau FC players and match officials,” the NPFL said, adding that the incidents brought the league into disrepute.
The fines include N3 million for misconduct by supporters, N2 million for inadequate security, and N4 million in compensation for injured players, damages to the away team’s buses, and for detaining visiting officials. Katsina United have 48 hours from the notice to appeal.
The disciplinary action follows reports that Barau FC player Nana Abraham sustained a neck wound after being attacked by fans shortly after scoring in the 69th minute.
Photographs from the game showed the player bleeding as officials intervened before the match resumed to a 1–1 draw.
Recalls that Katsina United had earlier denied the reports of violence and player injury, describing them as baseless.
The club insisted that security personnel maintained order throughout the game and threatened legal action against platforms that published the allegations.