NNFL Descends on Kano Pillars over Crowd Violence During Match Against 3SC

Kano Pillars to lose 3 points, 3 goals, fined N9.5m for Match Day 8 violence

NPFL imposed the following sanctions on Kano Pillars;

₦1 million fine for failure to provide adequate security.

₦1 million fine for throwing dangerous objects toward match officials and players.

₦1 million fine for failure to control supporters.

₦1 million fine for conduct bringing the game to disrepute.

₦2 million fine for assaulting Shooting Stars players and match officials.

₦2 million as compensatory damages for the treatment of victims.

₦1.5 million compensation (₦250,000 each) to match officials.

Deduction of 3 points and 3 goals from Kano Pillars’ accrued total.

Indefinite closure of Sani Abacha Stadium, with an order for the club to play its home matches in Katsina for at least ten games or until the NPFL is satisfied that adequate security measures are in place.

A directive for the club to identify and prosecute those involved in the invasion, and to submit a new matchday security and crowd control plan within seven working days.

Kano Pillars have 48 hours to either accept the sanctions or elect to appear before an NPFL disciplinary panel. The notice warned that any frivolous appeal may attract additional sanctions.