Violent clashes between supporters of Gombe United and Wikki Tourists Football Clubs caused unneeded distraction during the NPFL match on Sunday in Gombe.
Gombe United won the Match Day 35 fixture with 2-1 scoreline.
Aliyu Zubairu, the Technical Adviser of Gombe United FC, said fans and spectators in Gombe State needed a lot of awareness on how to support their clubs without causing distractions.
He said such distractions give “unnecessary tension” to the players.
“During the first half, there was that distraction. The fans should be patient with the team. If you are supporting your team and they are not doing well, all you need to do is to continue supporting them.
“Continue clapping and hitting drums. Then, you can ginger them but not by stoning. If you continue to stone (them), you are distracting them and even your own players will start playing with anxiety.
“Once anxiety sets in, they (players) cannot concentrate to win the…
