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  • Updated: April 07, 2022

Senate Invites Pinnick, Dare To Investigate MKO Stadium Vandalisation, Super Eagles Miss At World Cup 2022

Senate Invites Pinnick, Dare To Investigate MKO Stadium Vand

The Senate has invited the Nigerian football Federation President Amaju Melvin Pinnick, Minister of Youths and Sports Development Sunday Dare and other agencies involved in the maintenance of the MKO Abiola Stadium to investigate the extent of damage to the national asset.

Angry football fans dashed on the field after the final whistle on Tuesday, March 29 with a 1-1 final score between Nigeria and Ghana, the Black Stars qualify for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar on away goal advantage.

The mob vandalise several things on the pitch including the team tent. Several reports suggested a possible FIFA ban on Nigeria but the NFF has dismissed any such ban or report.

The Upper Legislative Chamber arrived at the resolutions after a Point of Order raised by Senator Michael Nnachi (PDP-Ebonyi) during Wednesday’s plenary.

The Senate mandated its Committee on Sports and Youth Development to investigate the remote and immediate cause(s) of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the World Cup in spite of the huge fund by government, individuals and corporate bodies.

While raising the point of order, Nnachi noted with sadness the vandalisation of facilities at the stadium by angry football fans.

“Violent reaction by irate football fans reportedly took place in the aftermath of Nigeria versus Ghana qualifier, leading to vandalisation of facilities in the stadium and the unfortunate death of Zambian CAF official, Joseph Kabungo.

“The national stadium was jampacked with highly expectant Nigerian football fans throughout the controversial match and the alleged violent reaction of those fans to the outcome of this match has become a subject of local and international media criticism.

“A lot of valuable facilities at the stadium were destroyed, but the extent of the destruction is yet to be determined by the relevant government authority.

“There is no gainsaying that the destruction will cause the government of Nigeria several millions of naira to either replace or effect repairs.

“Apart from several unidentified football fans, who were injured as a result of this incident, the death of Dr Joseph is a huge loss to the global football community.”

Supporting the motion while also buttressing Senator Michael Nnachi, Senator Abba Moro (PDP-Benue) said it was a very sad day for Nigeria.

“It is sad that Nigerians vented their anger and frustration on the physical stadium.

“There is an urgent need for this Senate, if possible, to intervene to see that our stadia across Nigeria are properly structured and made in such a way that future occurrence or fans invading the pitch or destroying the stadium will be prevented.”

We await how the meeting between the senate and Amaju Pinnick, Sunday Dare would turn out.

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