Kano Pillars General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has criticised the club’s fans for attacking Shooting Stars players and officials, while also tendering an apology to the Ibadan-based club.
Chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano after Shooting Stars equalised in the closing moments of the match, prompting home fans to invade the pitch and assault the visiting team, leaving some players injured.
The supporters were reportedly angered by the referee’s decision to award Kano Pillars a penalty earlier in the game and the late goal conceded in the 94th minute. The referee, along with Shooting Stars players and officials, had to flee for safety. However, Ismail Ayodele and Adams Agba’a were among those assaulted in the incident.
Condemning the actions of the fans, Ahmed Musa pledged that those responsible would face prosecution. In a statement released on Monday, he said: “I, Ahmed Musa, the General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, extend my deepest and most sincere apologies for the unfortunate, painful, and disgraceful incident that occurred during our game against Shooting Stars Sports Club on Sunday evening.”
Source: https://thewhistler.ng/
