NPFL Match Marred as Katsina United Fans Attack Barau FC Player Nana Abraham After Equaliser

NPFL action on Saturday between Katsina United and Barau FC was marred by a shocking incident when Barau FC forward Nana Abraham sustained a serious neck injury after being attacked by home fans.

The attack followed a 69th‑minute equaliser scored by Barau FC’s Orji Kalu that levelled the match at 1‑1, which appears to have triggered the violent reaction. Barau FC confirmed the incident on their official social media account, posting at the 70th minute: “The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1‑1 | Barau FC.”

Images circulating on social media showed Abraham with a severe neck wound as teammates and match officials struggled to restore calm in the stadium. While the match was temporarily suspended to allow security intervention, it eventually resumed and concluded at 1‑1.