**Says it doesn’t condone hooliganism, violence, intimidation against anybody
Warri Wolves Football Club unequivocally dissociates itself from a reprehensible act and reiterates that it does not condone hooliganism, violence, intimidation or any form of assault against match officials, players, supporters or any other individual.
Warri Wolves Football Club in a statement released Sunday October 25, by the Club’s media Officer, Otis Lilian, strongly condemns an unfortunate post-match incident at Ozoro in which an unidentified individual allegedly attacked a match official following the club’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture against Kano Pillars at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, on Sunday.
Following the conclusion of the match, the club secretary, accompanied by security personnel on ground, escorted the match officials from the field of play to their designated bus, which was to convey them to their hotel.
However, in a regrettable turn of events, an individual believed to be an overzealous spectator allegedly struck one of the officials in the face, leaving him with a bleeding nose.
According to Oris Lilian Media Officer
Warri Wolves Football Club, The club promptly intervened, and its medical personnel administered first aid to the affected official before he was taken to the hospital for further medical attention.
Warri Wolves FC confirms that the incident has been formally reported to the Ughelli Area Police Division, with efforts in top gear to identify and arrest the culprit. The club is committed to cooperating fully with the police and other relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and appropriate action in accordance with the law.
Warri Wolves FC sincerely regrets the incident and apologises for the distress and inconvenience caused to the affected official and the relevant football authorities.
The club remains committed to the principles of fair play, discipline, respect and sportsmanship. It therefore urges its supporters and all football enthusiasts to remain calm, conduct themselves responsibly and ensure that football is enjoyed in an atmosphere of safety and mutual respect.
The club wishes the affected official a speedy recovery and assures the relevant authorities and the football community of its commitment to ensuring that the matter is thoroughly addressed.
