Nigeria Premier Football League Fines Kano Pillars N9.5million Over Voilence Attack Against Shooting Stars

The Nigeria Premier Football League has hit Kano Pillars with heavy sanctions after violent scenes at their Matchday 8 home game against Shooting Stars on Sunday, October 12, at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Chaos broke out at the Sani Abacha Stadium after Kano Pillars fans invaded the pitch and attacked match officials, players, and staff of Shooting Stars Sports Club following a dramatic late equaliser. 

 The fixture, which ended 1–1, descended into violent scenes moments after the final whistle. Kano Pillars had taken the lead through Mustapha Jibrin in the ninth minute, and the home crowd appeared set to celebrate victoryHowever, during the stoppage time, Adams Mustapha equalised for Shooting Stars, a goal that turned jubilation into chaos.