NPFL Punish Wikki Tourists Over Crowd Trouble
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has punished Wikki Tourists FC after crowd violence during their Matchday 25 game against Katsina United on February 8, 2026.
The league said Wikki Tourists failed to provide proper security at the stadium. Fans invaded restricted areas, threw stones and other objects at players and officials, and caused injuries. Some officials and away players were also held back for hours after the match, and the game was delayed for 18 minutes.
Because of these actions, the NPFL fined Wikki Tourists a total of ₦7.5 million. The club was fined for poor security, injuries to officials, bad behaviour by supporters, throwing dangerous objects, and holding officials and players after the match.
The league also ordered Wikki Tourists to play their home matches in Jos until further notice. The club must also improve security and crowd control and send a detailed plan to the NPFL within seven working days.
Wikki Tourists have 48 hours to accept the punishment or choose to face a disciplinary panel. The league warned that a weak or failed appeal could lead to more penalties.
The NPFL said the decision shows its strong stand on safety and discipline in Nigerian football.
