Idris Aliyu
Kano Pillars-Akwa United clash postponed due to pitch invasion
Top-of-the-table game at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, has been moved to Monday morning after the visitors walked off the pitch.
The Nigeria Professional Football League encounter was abandoned on Sunday evening but it will continue again by 8am on Monday.
The tense encounter for supremacy in the Nigeria top-flight table was rescheduled after the visitors reportedly walked off the Sani Abacha Stadium in protest against a late goal.
The game had an unusual scenario with fans present despite the restriction placed by the Nigeria Football Federation to curb the spread of coronavirus.
After a goalless first 45 minutes, a drama ensued after Kano Pillars had the ball in the back of the net but the Promise Keepers failed to complete the match.
The late goal by the hosts forced fans to invade the pitch,while match officials and the visitors ran off to the dressing room for safety as well.
Following the long hiatus, Kano Pillars through their social media platform confirmed that the encounter would continue on Monday morning.
Elsewhere in the Nigerian top-flight, Enyimba suffered a 3-1 loss against Katsina United with Super Eagles forward Anayo Iwuala scoring their only goal in the second half after conceding three goals in the first-half.
The People’s Elephants are seventh on the league table while Nasarawa United remain third in the league table after a 2-0 home win over Plateau United.
Second half goals from Chinedu Ohanachom and Silas Nwankwo guided the hosts to victory in Lafia on Sunday.
