Super Eagles’ midfielder,Ogenyi Onazi,
has formally apologized to the Nigeria Football Federation for his
on-field action that led to a straight red card in last month’s 2017
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Chad in Kaduna.
In a letter dated 30th June,
2015 and addressed to the NFF General Secretary, the SS Lazio of Italy
playmaker wrote: “Sequel to your letter REF: NFF/OGS/Admin/Vol.V/009, I
hereby tender an unreserved apology with respect to my conduct which led
to my dismissal in the game against Chad in Kaduna.
“I accept the fact that my act was
tantamount to an unacceptable one on the field of play. However, I want
to inform you that my action on the pitch was not premeditated and was
only a reaction to a violent attack on me by the Chadian player, who hit
me from behind while I was standing outside the penalty box.
“In addition, I had tendered an
unreserved apology immediately after the match via my official social
media accounts, as well as in the traditional media, to my teammates and
to Nigerians who felt let down by an act they considered surprising
because of my reputation in that regard.
“Also, I had volunteered to attend the
two matches that I have since been punished for by CAF both at home and
away, to support my teammates. I believe this is an amenable punishment
and therefore appeal for the further fine of $5,000 that was imposed on
me by the NFF.”
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