Igiebor required emergency treatment after Ethiopian fans attack Eagles bus Tuesday, 15 October 2013 07:02 REAL Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor needed emergency treatment after sustaining injuries following an attack on the Super Eagles team bus in Addis Ababa after the teams victory over the Walia Antelopes according to the BBC. On Saturday, the Super Eagles defeated the Walia Antelopes 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa and after the game, Ethiopian fans reacted badly. They were particularly unhappy about being denied what looked like a clear goal by the Cameroonian referee in the 24 minute. Halfway through the first half, Saladin Said, Ethiopias best player, controlled a long diagonal ball well and managed to beat Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama only to see Godfrey Oboabona clear it off the line. Video replays shows that the ball had clearly crossed the line but Cameroonian official Neant Alioum refused to give the goal. To make matters worse, Mr Alioum awarded a 90th minute penalty against the Walia Antelopes after Ethiopian defender Hailu Aynalem needlessly dragged Emmanuel Emenike down in the penalty area. Nigerias leading goalscorer, Emenike calmly got up and slotted home the decisive winner.After the game, incensed Ethiopian fans attacked the Nigerian team bus and Igiebor sustained cuts on his palm, requiring emergency treatment. During the attack, the bus windows were shattered as the team left the Addis Ababa ground. Nigeria, who won the match 2-1, have reported the incident to Fifa. Ben Alaiya, the Super Eagles media officer, said Ethiopian fans attacked the team bus with stones after the match and one of the heavy stones shattered the rear windscreen of the bus, sending everyone inside scampering for safety. Mr Alaiya added: Igiebor was the unlucky one as the stone slashed his right palm leading to profuse bleeding that was immediately attended to by team doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran. Nigeria are favourites to progress to the World Cup when the two sides meet again in Calabar on November 16. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) vice-president Mike Umeh told BBC Sport: We hope Fifa will take an action. Its a shame that such an embarrassing behaviour could happen after a football match.... May God protect 9ja super Eagles & Nigerians.... Amen!!!!!
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:34:51 +0000
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