Kano Pillars Fans Invade Pitch, Attack Referees After 3SC Grab Late Equaliser!

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Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, during the Nigeria Premier Football League match between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars (3SC), when home fans stormed the pitch and attacked match officials following a dramatic late equaliser from 3SC. [1]

Key Moments & Aftermath

• Kano Pillars had been ahead early, courtesy of a goal by Mustapha Jibrin in the 9th minute. [2]
• In added time (94th minute), Adams Mustapha netted the equaliser for Shooting Stars — setting off fury among portions of the home crowd. [3]
• Immediately after the full-time whistle, supporters invaded the field, pelting referees and 3SC staff with missiles and punches. [2]
• Several 3SC players and officials, including Ismail Ayodele and Adams Agba’a, were reportedly injured during the melee. [1]
• Security forces responded with tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order. [1]

Reaction & Official Response

• The NPFL management issued a preliminary statement condemning the violence and promising full investigations, while awaiting reports from the match commissioner and referees. [4]
• Shooting Stars FC released a statement confirming that their players were attacked, calling for justice and accountability. [5]
• Kano Pillars’ General Manager, Ahmed Musa, accepted responsibility and apologized to 3SC and match officials. [5]

As the league body reviews the incident, calls are mounting for strict sanctions to curb fan violence and protect match integrity.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/video-kano-pillars-fans-invade-pitch-attack-referees-after-3sc-grab-late-equaliser?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. TheCable: www.thecable.ng/kano-pillars-fans-invade-pitch-attack-referees-during-npfl-match-against-3sc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.: www.legit.ng/sports/football/1678269-violence-erupts-npfl-match-kano-pillars-supporters-attack-referee-equaliser-video/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Nigeria Premier Football League: npfl.com.ng/2025/10/12/npfl-preliminary-statement-on-incident-in-kano/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. PM News Nigeria: pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/10/13/npfl-shooting-stars-speak-on-attack-on-players-officials-by-kano-pillars-fans/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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