The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a total fine of N9 million on Katsina United and mandated that the club play all remaining home matches behind closed doors at the New Jos Stadium, following incidents of violence during their 1–1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday.
In a statement released on Sunday, the league confirmed that Katsina United breached multiple regulations under the NPFL Framework and Rules, including failing to provide adequate security and control over their supporters. Unauthorized individuals reportedly accessed restricted areas, while fans threw harmful objects onto the pitch, injuring Barau FC players.
“The club failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters leading to the harassment of Barau FC players and match officials,” the NPFL said.
“Furthermore, Katsina United supporters displayed conduct capable of bringing the game into disrepute.”
The sanctions include a N3 million fine for misconduct, throwing objects, and actions that brought the league into disrepute; a N2 million penalty for inadequate security measures; and a N4 million compensation for medical treatment of injured players, damages to the visiting team’s buses, and for detaining visiting officials after the match.
All subsequent home matches for Katsina United must now be played at the New Jos Stadium without spectators. The club has 48 hours from the date of the notice to appeal the decision.
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