FOOTBALL FANS ASSAULTED CENTER REFEREE IN ABUJA

 Nigerian mobs can be something else when it’s come to football. According to Sunrise Sports Executive producer, Toyin Ibitoye, a center referee named Charles Ozigbo (pictured above) was assaulted by Nigerian football fans during a match between Rangers Bee of Kaduna and Kwara United of Ilorin in Abuja yesterday 19th December, after he gave a penalty to one of the clubs.

The supporters of the opposing club entered the football field and attacked the referee bringing the match to an abrupt halt. The match was subsequently cancelled. See other pics after the cut.........