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Katsina United hit with ₦9 million fines, forced to play behind‑closed‑doors after security meltdown vs Barau FC

 






Katsina United have been charged and fined ₦9million for breaching the Framework & Rules of NPFL in the course of their Matchday 12 fixtures vs Barau FC on Saturday.


The club failed to provide adequate & effective security resulting in unauthorised persons gaining access to restricted areas.


Katsina Utd also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters leading to the harassment of Barau FC players & match officials.


 The club have been fined ₦1m each for throwing objects towards the pitch, failing to ensure proper conduct of their supporters & bringing the game into disrepute, totalling ₦3m.


 A ₦2m fine has also been placed on Katsina United for failing to provide adequate & effective security.


 The club will further pay ₦2m each as compensation for treatment of injuries & damages to the away team's buses; & for holding the match officials & away team hostage for hours after the match, totalling ₦4m.

 Katsina United will play all their subsequent home matches at the stadium in Jos & behind closed doors.


Katsina United have 48 hours within the date of the notice to appeal the sanctions.



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