WATCH: Chaos in Kano as Pillars fans invade pitch after Shooting Stars' late equaliser

Sad scenes marred a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, as irate home fans of Kano Pillars stormed the pitch and attacked the match officials and visiting players following a dramatic, late equaliser by Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).

The game, a keenly contested league encounter, reached a breaking point in the 94th minute of play. Pillars, who were leading 1-0, watched in dismay as Shooting Stars netted an equaliser, levelling the score at 1-1.

The goal, coming deep into injury time, immediately triggered a volatile reaction from the home crowd.

The moment the goal was confirmed, hundreds of angry Kano Pillars fans, unable to contain their frustration, encroached onto the playing surface.