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Rivers United Suspends Afelokhai, Anaemena Indefinitely Over Misconduct
Rivers United has announced indefinite suspension of Theophilus Afelokhai and Ifeanyi Anaemena for what the club describes as “unethical and unprofessional sportsman conduct”.
Both players got the hook after Rivers United was thumped 3-0 by Akwa United at the weekend in an NPFL match.
The Tidesports source on Monday confirmed the decision
The management of Rivers United FC has handed Theophilus Afelokai and Ifeanyi Anaemena an indefinite suspension for unethical and unprofessional sportsman conduct.
Afelokhai and Anaemena joined the club from Enyimba last year.
According to reports, both are the top earners in the side and currently the highest paid players in the NPFL.
Defender Ifeanyi Anaemena is report Naira monthly salary, while Goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai is on 1.2 million Naira.
However, the players failed to help Stanley Eguma’s side reach the Group phase of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing to Enyimba.