Technical Adviser Faults Referee’s Officiating

The Technical Adviser, Rangers FC of Enugu, Okey Emodi, has faulted the officiating of Saturday’s premier league match which ended 1-0 in favour of hosts Heartland FC of Owerri.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emodi also faulted the inadequate security provided during the match played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.

According to Emodi, Rangers lost the match due to some ‘negative variable’ which? include fans’ reactions during a 10-minute match disruption.

NAN reports that a rough tackle against a Heartland player during the match caused a misunderstanding that delayed the match proceedings for about 10 minutes.

The delay also caused reactions from spectators and fans.

Emodi said that the referee’s decision against his players was too harsh and affected their concentration during the match.

The adviser added that the host team’s officials failed in the area of security during the game.

He said that the Nigeria Premier League stipulated 50 policemen for every premier league match, adding that there were few policemen during the match.

Ndubuisi Nduka, Heartland Chief Coach, however denounced Emodi claim, saying that the officiating was balanced.

Nduka said that the victory was possible due to some technicalities which they used before the match started.

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