Attack On Referee: NPFL’s axe falls on Kano Pillars 

The Nigeria Premier Football League on Tuesday charged serial offender, Kano Pillars, for breaching the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in their home match against Rivers United on April 19, 2026.

Reports said the home fans attacked the centre referee of the game leading to delay after the official threatened to call off the match.

Former Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, alongside his teammate, Rabiu Ali, prevailed on the man in black to please continue the game.

It would be recalled that the Sai Masu Gida suffered a three goals and three points deduction earlier in the season and the expected fine was to be another points deduction and banishment to another centre, they however went away with a slap on the wrist.

According to a statement by the “The Kano club failed to provide adequate & effective security, resulting in unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas.

“The club further breached league rules following the encroachment of their supporters into the pitch comprising the safety of players & officials.

“Kano Pillars supporters also engaged in behaviour capable of bringing the game to disrepute.

“The club also failed to ensure the proper conduct of their supporters which resulted in the intimidation & harassment of match officials.

“Supporters of the club also engaged in gross misconduct against match officials, a conduct that undermines the integrity of the league.

“For repeated failure to provide adequate security, Kano Pillars are fined N4m & will also pay another N3m fine for repeated acts of unsporting behaviour capable of bringing the game into disrepute.

“For repeated failure to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, resulting in the harassment of, & intimidation of match officials, Kano Pillars are fined N3m.

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“Kano Pillars are further fined N3m for repeated gross misconduct towards match officials.

“For repeated disruption & delay of the match, which led to the harassment of the centre referee & stoppage of play, Kano Pillars have also been fined N2m.

“Kano Pillars will also play their next 3 home matches behind closed doors, the only one remaining this season & the other two at the start of next season.”

The club have within 48 hours of the date of notice to appeal these sanctions.

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