Katsina United have been fined ₦2 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for breaching the league’s Framework and Rules during their match against Plateau United on Sunday.

The club was charged with failing to provide adequate and effective security, resulting in unauthorised persons gaining access to restricted areas.

Katsina United supporters were also reported to have encroached onto the field of play, compromising the safety of players and match officials.

The NPFL imposed a ₦1 million fine on the club for failing to provide adequate and effective security, while another ₦1 million penalty was issued for the supporters’ encroachment onto the pitch.

Katsina United have been given 48 hours, equivalent to two working days from the date of the notice, to appeal the sanctions.