The management of Katsina United Football Club is appealing to its teaming supporters to stay away from the premises of Muhammadu Dikko Stadium as they host Kano Pillars on matchday 21 of the ongoing NPFL season
According to a statement by the club’s Media Officer, Nasir Gide, the call became necessary following a letter from League Management Company, LMC, issued to the Football Association Chairmen of both Katsina United and Kano Pillars dated 21st of May 2021.
It would be recalled that matches between the two teams have generated so much acrimony in the recent past which necessitated the intervention of the LMC.
Therefore the following measures are to be adopted for the game; No fans would be allowed into the stadium Arena, both Katsina United and Kano Pillars will be allowed to have 20 players, seven technical officials, five club directors, and three FA officials from Katsina United only.
Others are special accreditation will be provided by the LMC for all attendees, all security and medical officials will be accredited, vehicle passes will be provided for conveyance of the delegations, no vehicles or fans will be allowed into the main stadium gates, and a special LMC delegate will attend the match to assist with the compliance and organization of the match.
Kano Pillars are strongly advised to inform their fans not to travel to Katsina State for the match.