Fan Stabs Nigerian Football Striker In The Neck After League Game

Vincent Temitope, a key striker for Plateau United, was stabbed in the neck by an angry fan shortly after a 3-2 defeat to Nasarawa United at Lafia City Stadium.

Plateau United has announced that their striker, Vincent Temitope, was stabbed in the neck by a fan after a match against Nasarawa United.

The incident happened at Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, shortly after the team lost 3-2.

The club’s media director, Yaksat Maklek, shared details of the frightening moment. He explained that Temitope, who scored one of the goals in the game, was approached by fans who acted like they wanted to take pictures with him. But instead of taking photos, one of them suddenly attacked.

“After the game, a couple of fans went close to him pretending they wanted to take some snapshots, and one of them struck him in the neck,” Maklek said.
“They say he actually held a knife and struck him in the neck. You would imagine how much worse it could have been if the player had not escaped that particular attack,” he added.

Temitope was immediately taken to the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lafia. According to Maklek, the striker is now in stable condition after receiving treatment.

Maklek also said the club has collected all the necessary evidence about the attack and will report everything to the league’s management. “We will be submitting all the relevant evidence to the NPFL to ensure that the right steps are taken in response to this incident,” he said.

Temitope joined Plateau United last year and has been an important player for the team. He was also selected in the Super Eagles B training squad ahead of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).

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