NPFL Match Turns Violent As Katsina United Fans Slit Neck Of Rival Team Player

08 Nov 2025, 20:04 by George Oshogwe Ogbolu · Naija News

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Katsina United and Barau FC turned violent on Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

The violence left Barau forward Nana Abraham with a deep cut on his neck.

The incident occurred moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu struck a 69th-minute equaliser to level the score at 1-1.

Confirming the attack in a post on X, Barau FC wrote: “70’ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”

Just a minute earlier, the club had celebrated the equaliser with another update: “69’ Goal Orji Kalu level the scores. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”

In trending photos, Nana Abraham could be seen bleeding profusely from a visible gash on his neck as match officials and teammates tried to contain the chaos on the pitch.

Security operatives were forced to intervene as the game was suspended temporarily.