Kwara United Fined ₦12m, Deducted Three Points and Goals Over Crowd Trouble
Kwara United have been fined a total of ₦12 million and deducted three points and three goals following crowd trouble during their Nigeria Premier Football League match against Rivers United. The incident happened after the rescheduled Matchday 22 game played on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin.
The league body said Kwara United failed to provide adequate security, which allowed unauthorised persons to enter restricted areas. The club was also found guilty of failing to control their supporters, who harassed and assaulted match officials and Rivers United officials. The league said the actions caused bodily harm and brought the game into disrepute.
As part of the sanctions, Kwara United were fined ₦2 million for poor security, ₦1 million for failing to control supporters, ₦2 million for the assault on officials, ₦1 million for unsporting behaviour, ₦1 million for holding officials for several hours after the match, and ₦2 million as compensation for treatment and damages. In addition, three points and three goals have been deducted from their season tally.
The club will also play their remaining home matches at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. They have been directed to identify the supporters involved in the assaults for arrest and prosecution and must provide proof of compliance. Kwara United have 48 hours to appeal the sanctions.
