S’Eagles’ Midfielder Apologises For Outburst

Nigeria midfielder, John Ogu, has apologised for calling on his teammates to boycott the double-header 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone in November.
Following the killings of peaceful protesters who were demanding an end to police brutality at the Lekki Toll Plaza penultimate Tuesday, the former Hapoel Beer Sheva star took to social media in outrage.
Ogu who was actively involved in the #EndSARS protest on Lagos’ streets, stated that ‘politicians should ask their children to represent the Super Eagles in the next upcoming games’ which are billed for next month.
The 32-year-old tendered an apology for his comments last Wednesday and he wants football to continue to unite the country in this crucial period.
He was part of the Nigeria team that won bronze at the 2019 Afcon in Egypt.
“I want to sincerely apologise to Nigerians, the Nigerian Football Federation and the players of the Super Eagles, both past and present and even those dreaming to wear the green and white jersey that I wore with great pride and honour,” the statement read.
“My comments about the Super Eagles boycotting the AFCON qualifiers, was said in the heat of the moment from a place of pain, frustration and anger for the shooting of harmless, flag carrying and national anthem singing Nigerians, at the Lekki toll gate.