NPFL hammers Katsina Utd with ₦9m fine, banishment over fan violence

NPFL hammers Katsina Utd with ₦9m fine, banishment over fan violence

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9 million fine on Katsina United for breaching the league’s framework and rules during their match against Barau FC on Saturday.

According to the NPFL, the club was found guilty of multiple infractions relating to crowd misconduct and failure to provide adequate security during the fixture played at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

As part of the sanctions, Katsina United will play all their subsequent home matches behind closed doors and at a neutral venue — the New Jos Stadium — until further notice.

The league body stated that the decision was made to safeguard the integrity of the competition and ensure the safety of players, officials, and fans.