10.11.2025 11:03
A horrific incident occurred during the Katsina United-Barau FC match in the Nigeria Professional Football League. After the equalizing goal, fans stormed the field and slashed the throat of Barau FC's Ghanaian player, Nana Kwame Abraham. Security forces intervened, but the 23-year-old player was seriously injured. It has been reported that Abraham was taken to the hospital and his condition remains critical.
An awful incident occurred during the Katsina United–Barau FC match in the Nigeria Professional Football League. After the equalizing goal of 1-1, fans stormed the field and attacked Barau FC's Ghanaian midfielder Nana Kwame Abraham, cutting his throat.
THE STANDS ERUPTED, THE MATCH WAS STOPPED
In the 70th minute, after Orji Kalu scored the equalizing goal for Katsina United, a large scuffle broke out on the field due to some home fans getting angry. As fans entered the field, security forces intervened, but during this time, 23-year-old Ghanaian player Nana Kwame Abraham was seriously injured.
In a statement from Barau FC's official account, it was stated, "70' The match was temporarily stopped after the attack on Barau FC player Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC."
THE PLAYER'S CONDITION IS SERIOUS
According to local media reports, Nana Abraham was taken to the hospital and is under treatment. His health condition remains serious.
VIOLENCE INCIDENTS CONTINUE
This incident added another case of violence to the recent occurrences in Nigerian football. In recent weeks, the attack on the referee by Kano Pillars fans had caused a significant uproar. The latest incident has once again forced the Nigeria Football Federation to take action regarding fan safety and stadium security measures.