Some irate fans attacked the match officials during Kano Pillars’ Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday.
Chaos ensued at the final whistle shortly after Shooting Stars scored a late equaliser in the match held at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano.
Mustapha Jibrin had given Pillars an early lead in the ninth minute. But deep into the added time of the second half, Adams Mustapha equalised for Shooting, and the home crowd became hostile.
At the end of the game, a section of the home fans invaded the pitch and attacked the match officials.
Videos going viral on social media show the pitch invaders belining for the referees with missiles and punches.
Some 3SC players and officials were also not exempt from the assault. Ismail Ayodele and Adams Agba’a were caught in the fire and suffered head injuries.
Security operatives had to use teargas before the invaders were dispersed, and their victims could be led to safety.
