NPFL MATCH DAY 34: Rangers Players, officials go on rampage after draw with Rivers United

The gamers and administration employees of Rangers Worldwide FC of Enugu on Saturday misplaced their cool after sharing factors of their Nigeria Skilled Soccer League Week 34 match with guests, Rivers United, on the Awka township stadium.

Rangers scored a objective within the Fifty fifth-minute via Bala Akintunde who fired a straight ball from exterior the penalty field however was rule as offside.

Rangers additionally mentioned they earned a penalty name, which was ignored by the officers.

The gamers and officers of the Enugu-based facet, together with Coach Abdu Maikiba, who refused to talk to newsmen, protested overtly, alleging that they have been robbed of victory.

The Nigeria Information Company studies that it took the intervention of bodyguards and safety males to calm frayed nerves of the Enugu contingent who virtually went bodily with match officers.

One of many gamers shouted: “That is wickedness.

“We received a objective, they canceled it.

“We earned a penalty name, the referee ignored it.

“That is pure theft.”

On his half, Coach Stanley Egwuma of Rivers United mentioned they performed properly in opposition to Rangers regardless of not scoring a objective.

Egwuma mentioned the end result was good for the group and their quest to win the league, stating that it had not been simple for the group.

He mentioned he wouldn’t touch upon the officiating because it was the prerogative of referees to find out what occurs on the pitch.

Rivers United are on prime of the NPFL desk with 71 factors from 21 wins, eight attracts and 5 losses after 34 video games, whereas Rangers are third on the desk with 52 factors from 34 matches.

Mike Cookey