Angry fans of Kano Pillars attacked players and officials of Akwa Ibom
Football Club of Uyo after the match played at the Sani Abacha Stadium
on Sunday, April 9th.
Akwa United dominated the match with better tactical play and at the end
of end beat hosts Kano Pillars 1-0 on the match day 18 of the Nigerian
Professional Football League. However, some home fans were not happy
with the game's outcome.
Violence erupted after the final whistle. Players and officials were on
the receiving end as the angry fans unleashed missiles unto the pitch
denying the players and officials access to the dressing room.
One of the match officials slumped after he was hit on the chest. Akwa's
goalkeeper trainer Moses Effiong was hit on the head and two defenders
Ofem Inah and Kodjoiv Dadzie were seriously beaten up in the tunnel
leading to the dressing room.
Akwa United's team bus was also attacked as it was stoned while driving
out of the stadium thus forcing the team to seek solace outside the city
of Kano.
The irate fans also accosted and almost attacked Kano Pillars Technical Adviser, Kadiri Ikhan as he was leaving the pitch.
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