Nigerian football club Kano Pillars have been fined a total of ₦15 million (approximately $9,500 USD) and ordered to play three home matches behind closed doors following a chaotic Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture against Rivers United on 19 April. The sanctions, handed down by league authorities, stem from multiple violations including failure to provide adequate security, pitch invasion by supporters, intimidation of match officials, and disruption of the match itself. The punishment — which spans the club's remaining home game this season and their first two home fixtures of next season — signals the NPFL's intent to enforce order as the league works to strengthen its credibility; Kano Pillars have 48 hours to appeal the decision.