The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Katsina United and Barau FC turned violent on Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

The violence left Barau forward Nana Abraham with a deep cut on his neck.

The incident occurred moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu struck a 69th-minute equaliser to level the score at 1-1.

Confirming the attack in a post on X, Barau FC wrote: “70’ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”

Just a minute earlier, the club had celebrated the equaliser with another update: “69’ Goal Orji Kalu level the scores. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC.”

In trending photos, Nana Abraham could be seen bleeding profusely from a visible gash on his neck as match officials and teammates tried to contain the chaos on the pitch.

Security operatives were forced to intervene as the game was suspended temporarily.

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