Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has strongly condemned the violent scenes that followed Sunday's 1-1 draw between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

Moments after the final whistle of the high-tension Matchday 8 fixture, a section of home supporters invaded the pitch, attacking match officials and visiting players in chaotic scenes that have drawn widespread outrage across the football community.

Kano Pillars had taken an early lead through Mustapha Jibrin in the ninth minute, and the home crowd appeared set to celebrate victory. However, deep into stoppage time, Adams Mustapha equalised for Shooting Stars - a goal that turned jubilation into fury among se...