In a shocking turn of events, players of Rangers International FC were reportedly attacked by angry Plateau United fans following a goalless draw between the two sides in a tense Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter on Sunday. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ↔️
The match, which ended in a stalemate, saw Plateau United fail to secure a win on home soil, leading to frustration among their supporters.
Sources claim that after the final whistle, a large group of Plateau United fans, visibly upset by the result, stormed towards the Rangers International players as they made their way to the dressing rooms.
The situation quickly escalated, with fans allegedly hurling insults and physically confronting the players. Reports suggest that security personnel struggled to control the situation, as tensions ran high.
Some players were reportedly injured, the incident has sparked outrage within the football community, with many calling for stronger security measures at NPFL matches.
Rangers International, for their part, have yet to comment on the attack, but officials have confirmed that they are cooperating with authorities to investigate the matter.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the sometimes volatile nature of football fan culture, particularly in the intense atmosphere of the NPFL, where emotions often run high after disappointing results. Fans and officials alike will now be hoping that the authorities take swift action to prevent further incidents of this nature in the future. …READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ↔️