Ghana midfielder Nana Kwame Abraham has throat slit by Katsina United fans in Nigerian League AfricaSoccercom
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been thrown into shock following a gruesome incident on Saturday during the clash between Katsina United and Barau FC, where Ghanaian midfielder Nana Kwame Abraham was brutally attacked by home fans after scoring an equaliser.
The chaotic scenes unfolded at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium when Barau FC levelled the score 1-1 through Orji Kalu in the 69th minute.
Moments later, enraged Katsina supporters invaded the pitch, targeting Abraham, who was involved in the build-up to the goal.
Eyewitnesses report that the midfielder was caught and had his throat slit in a horrifying act of violence that sent shockwaves across the football community.
Barau confirmed the incident on their official X handle, announcing that the game had been suspended following the attack.
Graphic images circulating online show Abraham bleeding heavily as officials and teammates rushed to his aid amid pandemonium.
Security forces battled to restore order, while the NPFL management and Katsina have yet to issue an official statement.
The tragic event has reignited fierce debate about fan violence and poor security at league venues, with many calling for strict sanctions and immediate reform.
This latest act of brutality comes just weeks after violent scenes in Kano, further tarnishing the reputation of the NPFL and raising urgent questions about player safety in Nigerian