Rivers United see serious gbege for Ilorin after dem play 1-1 draw with Kwara United for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match wey later turn to big chaos.
Dem say the away team no fit comot stadium for some time, and General Manager Okey Kpalukwu chop beating as the matter scatter everywhere, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United Lock Inside Stadium After Late Goal Cause Kasala
Wahala start after that tense match between Port Harcourt side and Harmony Boys on Wednesday.
Kwara United take lead for 32nd minute through Mohammed Shamsudeen, and dem control most part of the game.
But for stoppage time, Rivers United equalise through David Sholumade.
That late goal vex some home fans wey believe say foul dey for the build-up, especially concerning goalkeeper Suraju Ayeleso.
After final whistle, some supporters enter restricted areas go face match officials. People see chairs and plastic bottles fly as tempers rise inside the stadium.
Security people try control the situation but the matter don already hot. Reports talk say Rivers United players, officials and staff no fit leave the stadium for more than 30 minutes because of safety fears.
Okey Kpalukwu Injured as NPFL Security Question Dey Rise
For the middle of the disturbance, Rivers United General Manager Okey Kpalukwu get attacked and sustain injury.
Pictures wey dey circulate online show am with injury for face after the incident.
This violence don raise fresh questions about security for NPFL match venues, especially when tension high like this one involving Kwara United wey dey battle relegation.
Eyewitnesses talk say tension don dey build before the equaliser finally make everything boil over.
As at now, NPFL organisers and security authorities never release any official statement.
The incident fit lead to fresh check on crowd control, league rules enforcement and general stadium security for Nigerian football.
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Last Updated on February 19, 2026 8:22 am by Hitvibz Media
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