AFCON Qualifier: Onazi Apologizes For Red Card In Chad Clash

Nigeran International, Ogenyi Onazi, has apologised for the red card he received for retaliating against a Chadian, a foul committed on his Super Eagles teammate, Odion Ighalo. The Lazio of Italy star, apologised to Nigerians for the misconduct that led to his dismissal in last weekend’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna.

 

Onazi received the straight red for the retaliation after Nigeria had been awarded a penalty in the last quarter of the all important encounter.

 

But moments after the game, a sober Onazi reflected on his action and went down on his kneels begging Nigerians to forgive him. "That incident (of the red card) is not something I am proud of. I don't have the reputation of losing my head on the pitch, it was an unfortunate event," he said