Ijebu Utd players were involved in a nasty breakout fight after their NNL clash against Osun FC yesterday.
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The game was very intense right from the sound of the whistle and was without a goal, not until the 90th minute when the home side scored to seal the win.
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The break-out fight
The event after the Ijebu Utd win became violent as the home team players made their way out of the stadium.
A video of the incident was shared on X with the caption, “Ijebu utd vs Osun FC. Players becoming Anthony Joshua.”
The video showed how the players engaged in a boxing fight with other players and fans joining the fight.
One of the players was rushed by some unknown fans and mercilessly beaten as seen in the shared video.
The breakout fight caused a lot of reaction on social media, with fans weighing their opinion on the situation.
The league FA are expected to take action against the club and players following the shocking incident after the game.