Barau FC Player Stabbed in the Neck During NPFL Match in Katsina

A Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) game between Barau FC and Katsina United ended in violence on Saturday after a Barau FC player, Nana Abraham, was stabbed in the neck by a pitch invader at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.

Confirming the incident, Ahmad Gwale, Barau FC’s Director of Media Operations, said the shocking attack occurred shortly after the visitors equalised in the 69th minute of the match, which ended 1–1.

“One person from the Katsina United bench or one of their fans invaded the pitch and struck Abraham on the neck,” Gwale explained.

The game was temporarily halted following the assault but later resumed after the injured player was substituted. Abraham was immediately rushed for medical treatment, and the club says he is currently responding to care.

This incident adds to a growing concern over violence and poor security in Nigerian football. It comes just months after Plateau United striker, Vincent Temitope, was similarly stabbed in the neck by a fan during a league game at the Lafia City Stadium in Nasarawa.

Barau FC has called on NPFL authorities to investigate the attack and take urgent steps to ensure player safety in future fixtures.

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