NPFL: Irate Katsina United fans slit player’s face after equaliser
Rampaging Katsina United fans attacked Barau Football Club’s player, Nana Abraham, leaving him with a cut on his jawline during their Nigerian Professional League encounter on Saturday.
Barau Football Club confirmed the attack on its player, posting a photo of him with a bleeding jawline on X.
Barau Football Club wrote, “70′ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”
Abraham was attacked by angry Katsina United fans shortly after Orji Kalu pulled an equaliser for Barau Football Club in the 69th minute.
The game ended in a draw for both teams on Saturday.
The attack on Abraham occurred a few weeks after Kano Pillars fans attacked a referee following a 3SC equaliser in an NPLF game.
Editor’s Note: The headline of this story has been updated to clarify that the player was slit in the neck, not the throat.
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