NPFL sanctions Kano Pillars over alleged security breaches, fan misconduct

Kano Pillars person been sanctioned by the Nigeria Professional Football League for aggregate violations of league rules during their location fixture against Rivers United connected Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The league assemblage recovered the nine blameworthy of failing to supply capable and effectual information astatine the lucifer venue, a lapse that allowed unauthorized individuals entree to restricted areas. The incidental was further compounded by a transportation penetration involving supporters, which jeopardised the information of players and lucifer officials.

According to the NPFL, Kano Pillars besides breached league regulations owed to the behaviour of their fans, whose actions were deemed susceptible of bringing the crippled into disrepute. Supporters were reported to person intimidated and harassed lucifer officials, with instances of gross misconduct that undermined the integrity of the league.

As a result, the nine has been handed a bid of fines totalling N15 million. This includes N4 cardinal for repeated nonaccomplishment to supply capable information and N3 cardinal for acts of unsporting behaviour. An further N3 cardinal good was imposed for failing to power supporters whose actions led to the harassment and intimidation of officials.

The nine was besides fined N3 cardinal for repeated gross misconduct towards lucifer officials, portion a further N2 cardinal punishment was issued for disruption and hold of the match, including the harassment of the...