Kun Khalifat FC head coach Obinna Uzoho was assaulted after a 1-1 draw at Doma United on Sunday. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 fixture ended in a draw. Kun Khalifat opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Doma equalised soon after. Violence erupted at the final whistle. Fans and home-side officials allegedly attacked Uzoho, his technical crew, and players. The incident occurred on a striped floor area near the pitch. Kun Khalifat shared their fears online. They called on the NPFL to protect them. Journalists condemned the scenes and urged investigations and sanctions.
Violence against away teams is a recurring problem in Nigerian football. In 2023, a referee was attacked in Ibadan. In 2024, officials threatened a match in Enugu, and the match was abandoned. In October 2026, Inter Lagos were fined and docked points after match officials were assaulted and held hostage. The NPFL has promised to protect officials. Enforcement is inconsistent. Away teams often face hostile crowds, poor security and intimidation. The pattern continues because sanctions are light and prosecutions rare.
Kun Khalifat said their coach was attacked simply because the match ended in a draw. They questioned whether this is what Nigerian football has become. The club called for protection. Journalists described the scenes as disturbing. They urged the NPFL to investigate and sanction Doma United. The league has not commented. The police have not announced arrests. Doma United have not responded. The victim’s condition is unknown. The match result stands. The assault does not change the scoreline. It changes the conversation.
Winners: No winners. Doma United may avoid sanctions if the league stays silent. Losers: Obinna Uzoho, who was assaulted. His technical crew and players. Kun Khalifat, whose safety was compromised. The NPFL, whose brand suffers. Away teams across the league, who face similar risks. Nigerian football, which loses credibility.
Bottom Line: A coach was attacked after a draw. Away teams are not safe. The NPFL must act. Fines and point deductions are not enough. Violence has no place in football. Until sanctions are severe, the next assault is a matter of time.