Nigeria Premier Football League Fines Shooting Stars ₦5m, Bans Fans After Violent Attack on Ikorodu City – Full Details
Written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited | April 10, 2025
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) a hefty ₦5 million fine and banned fans from their home stadiumhttp://The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) a hefty ₦5 million fine and banned fans from their home stadium for the remainder of the season following a violent attack on Ikorodu City FC players and officials.
The incident occurred after a heated goalless draw in the Southwest derby at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Sunday, April 7, 2025. According to reports, irate 3SC fans attacked Ikorodu City’s team bus and trapped players inside the stadium, forcing security operatives—including Nigerian Army personnel—to intervene.
What Happened?
- Fans Held Ikorodu City Hostage: After the match, angry Shooting Stars supporters blocked exits, preventing the away team from leaving.
- Bus Vandalized: A bus transporting Ikorodu City fans from Lagos was damaged during the chaos.
- Security Failure: The NPFL ruled that 3SC failed to provide adequate security, leading to the violent outbreak.
NPFL’s Punishment Breakdown
The league body found Shooting Stars guilty on three counts:
- Failure to provide proper security – ₦1 million fine
- Failure to control fans’ conduct – ₦1 million fine
- Fans throwing objects at referees & opponents – ₦1 million fine
- Compensation for damaged bus – ₦2 million
Additionally, the Lekan Salami Stadium will remain closed to spectators for all remaining 3SC home games this season.
Ikorodu City’s Reaction
Samuel Bamisebi, Ikorodu City’s Director of Media & Communications, confirmed that the team was locked inside the stadium for safety as violent fans surrounded the premises.
Why This Matters
This incident highlights growing concerns over fan violence in Nigerian football, prompting stricter NPFL regulations. Clubs may now face harsher penalties for failing to ensure safety. Stay updated with the latest NPFL news on SpringNewsNG!
By SpringNewsNG Media Limited – Your trusted source for Nigerian sports news.
