FC Ifeanyi Ubah's players, coaches and fans attacked by Heartland FC's fans in Owerri after goalless draw

FC Ifeanyi Ubah's players, coaches and fans were this evening attacked by irate fans of Heartland FC's after both clubs played out a goalless draw in Owerri.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah players and fans who were navigating their way out of the stadium after the keenly contested match were met with violence by the enraged Heartland's fans who hurled stones and bottles at the team's bus.


The players and fans were then ambushed by the irate fans as they attempted to flee for safety on foot. Players and fans were beaten while others were taken away. FC Ifeanyi Ubah team's buses were destroyed as the windows were smashed and the tyres punctured to restrain movement of the vehicles.

An eye witness said

"I have never seen anything like this before. The level of hooliganism and thuggery shown by these people was beyond belief. Can you imagine that they were hurling stones at the girls? Young girls who just came to support their team. It was so sad to see"

At the time of reporting, about 30 people have been taken to different hospitals in Owerri for treatment while the whereabouts of others are unknown.

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