NPFL: Plateau United refute stories of attack on Rangers International players
Plateau United has denied viral reports of an attack on the players of Rangers International following their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 encounter in Jos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Pictures surfaced of Rangers International players with blood wounds after a goalless draw in Jos Stadium against Plateau United.
This situation has sparked outrage on what has been termed "the must-win at home syndrome".
The Peace Boys in a release stated categorically that the match ended well with the players and officials leaving the stadium peacefully.
"It must be stated that at the end of the MD 11 game, Players and officials of Rangers Intl Of Enugu departed the Stadium safely without any form of Molestation.
More so, the Technical Team Successfully Held A Post Match Interview At The Media Conference Room Before Departing
On cross-examination, reports say the visiting Team had covered almost two kilometers of the Stadium facility before the incident occurred.
While it remains unclear how and why the incident occurred, It is key to note that once the visiting team leaves the parameters of the stadium, security pulls off the grasp of the host team by virtue of jurisdiction.
Plateau United FC Condemns any form of Hooliganism amongst its fan base. The club is insistent it knows nothing about the attack nor has anything to do with the accused persons that attacked.
According to Plateau United FC General Manager, Habila Hosea Mutla,' We are a peaceful club who believe in either of three outcomes when we step out for an encounter is to win, lose or draw.
Hence, we will do everything within our powers to maintain law and order within the stadium parameters."
Uche Dozie
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