Kano Pillars have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following incidents of crowd trouble during their recent home match against Shooting Stars.
As part of the punishment, the club will play their next 10 home matches in Katsina behind closed doors, while also facing a ₦9.5 million fine. In addition, the NPFL deducted three points and three goals from the team’s total for the ongoing 2025/2026 season.