The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have slapped Kano Pillars captain Rabiu Ali with a 12-match ban.
Ali is being punished for his role in the violence which occurred after the NPFL Super Six matchday 4 fixture between Pillars and Enugu Rangers on Monday at the Agege Stadium.
After the final whistle in the game, Ali rushed to the referee and despite being held back by teammates, he was seen barking at the official, who had to run away before the enraged fans attack him.