Lagos State wing of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos SWAN has condemned the physical assault meted out to Yinka Oyedele by Kelechi Iheanacho of the Super Eagles.
The incident happened on Tuesday after the Super Eagles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium when the Brila FM journalist requested an interview from the player, instead, the player resolve to shove and dragging the journalist.
This incident which was widely reported got the attention of the Lagos SWAN of who frowned at the maltreatment and disrespectful act of the player.
A statement released and signed by the Chairman of the Lagos SWAN, Debo Oshundun, reads in part " Lagos SWAN frowned at this embarrassing act and disrespect to a journalist" and Oyedele as a professional that doesn't deserve the ill-treatment.
The body then urge the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to call the player to order and educate the players to educate on etIquette and relationship with the Journalists.
" While we urge the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to as a matter of urgency call the player to order, it is also not out a place for the football house further educate the players on etIquette and relationship with the men of the fourth estate of realm and fans alike" read the statement.
Kelechi Iheanacho was shambolic when the Super Eagles were defeated on Wednesday by lowly rated Central African Republic, by 1-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in the 2022 World Cup qualifier played in Lagos.
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