Captain of Barau FC, Usman Maidubji has assured fans of the club that the closed-door game against Katsina United is in the interest of security, peace and development of football in Kano State.
Maidubji, in a post on his official Facebook page, apologised to the teeming supporters of Barau FC, assuring them that the initiative is geared towards the collective development of football in the state.
According to him, “on behalf of our club Barau FC, we apologise and understand from you regarding the decision that our 32nd week match against Katsina United will be held without spectators.
“But this step was taken, for the development of security, peace and the development of football in our Kano state. All we do is for peace, unity and building a better future for football in our state Kano.”
Recall that the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Davidson Owumi, in a letter addressed to the General Manager of Barau FC, had approved the game to be played behind closed doors.
Owumi noted that “this has become necessary based on the previous conduct of both Kano fans and Katsina fans. We implore that you effect and put in place, all necessary logistics for a successful closed-door match.”
Barau FC will host visiting Katsina United in a match-day 32 encounter on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.