Nigerian players attacked by Ethopian fans after win in Addis Ababa - Igiebor injured in attack
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were
attacked by Ethiopian fans after their
lacklustre victory over the Ethopians in
Addis Ababa with one person injured.
According to KockOffnigeria.com:
Midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut
on his right palm as the Nigeria team
bus was attacked by irate Ethiopia
fans after Sunday's 2-1 win by
Nigeria.
The Nigeria bus was delayed from
leaving the stadium, and when they
eventually did, the waiting fans hurled
missiles at the bus, shattering the
rear window.
The Betis midfielder was hit on the
hand by
big stone, giving him a big slash with
serious bleeding which needed immediate
attention of team doctor Ibrahim Gyaran.
NFF General Secretary Musa Amadu
explained that the incident forced the
players to miss the dinner organized in
their honour by the Nigerian embassy in
Ethiopia.
"Their bus was stoned, and a player was
injured," Amadu told the gathering. "As a
result, the players do not feel safe enough
to come out from their hotel."
NFF Vice President, Chief Mike Umeh, said
the matter has been reported to the FIFA
Security team at the match venue and he
hopes action will be taken.
The matter was also reported to the
Ethiopian Police by Eagles Chief security
Officer, ACP Baba Abubakar.
