According to Sunrise Sports Executive producer, Toyin Ibitoye, a center referee named Charles Ozigbo (pictured above) was assaulted by Nigerian football fans during a match between Rangers Bee of Kaduna and Kwara United of Ilorin in Abuja yesterday December 19th.
The referee was reportedly attacked after he gave a penalty to one of the clubs.
The supporters of the opposing club entered the football field and attacked the referee bringing the match to a abrupt halt.
The match was subsequently cancelled.
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