Kano Pillars Fans Storm the Pitch Following Last-Second Equalizer
Sunday’s Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at Kano’s Sani Abacha Stadium was marred by chaos as fervent Kano Pillars supporters invaded the field after Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) netted a dramatic equalizer in the dying moments of the game. The unexpected late goal triggered a wave of unrest among the home crowd, who then confronted match officials and the visiting squad.
The match had been a tense battle, with Kano Pillars clinging to a slender 1-0 lead until the 94th minute. It was at this crucial juncture that Shooting Stars managed to break through, leveling the score and sending the stadium into turmoil.
The stoppage-time goal ignited a fierce reaction from the home supporters, who felt the result had slipped away at the very last second.
Pitch Invasion and Tensions with Match Officials
As soon as the equalizer was confirmed, a significant number of agitated Kano Pillars fans rushed onto the pitch. Their frustration quickly turned into direct confrontations with the referees and the visiting players, disrupting the conclusion of the fixture.