NPFL Tightens Security For Northwest Derby In Katsina
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has designated as high risk, the Match day 22 midweek fixture on Wednesday between Katsina United and Kano Pillars, tagged the Northwest Derby, with security to be tightened at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, Katsina State.
The NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, clarified that the move is a pre-emptive measure to guard against any untoward incidents before, during and after the match.
The designation is informed by the history of rivalry between the Northwest clubs and the attendant fans incidents that follow their fixtures. A memo addressed to the two clubs titled, Re Provision of Adequate Security and Fans Control Measures, directed them to work with the NPFL Head of Security to ensure a hitch-free match.
“We write to draw your attention to the perennial fan problems usually encountered in fixtures involving your two teams,” Owumi said in the memo.
“We have therefore taken steps to avoid any ugly incidents as you play the Matchday 22 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Wednesday, February 28th.
“Our Head of Security, Henry Chijioke will be physically present for the match to work with the State FA and the two clubs towards ensuring adequate security and Fans control measures are in place.”
The NPFL COO expressed confidence that the measures put in place and the proactive engagement with the two clubs would ensure a conducive atmosphere for the match.
He said the Match Commissioner has equally been put on notice to ensure strict adherence to security requirements and crowd control measures.
🚨 One more sleep!!!
⚽️ Katsina United 🆚 Kano Pillars
🗓 Wednesday 28th February, 2024
⏱ 3:00 PM 🇳🇬
🏟 Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina
🧿 Nigeria Premier Football League
📹 Live on the NPFLApp#Northwestderby #Brothersinarms #NPFL24 pic.twitter.com/qrVWJK94nr
— Katsina United (@katsinaunited) February 27, 2024
Wednesday’s NPFL fixtures
Katsina United VS Kano Pillars
Sunshine Stars Vs Lobi Stars
Bayelsa United Vs Doma United
Rangers International Vs Remo Stars
Enyimba FC Vs Gombe United
Heartland Owerri Vs Plateau United
Sporting Lagos Vs Akwa United.
