Super Eagles Defender Abdullahi Shehu Fined For Violent Behavior
Published: October 26, 2017
The Cypriot Football Association has issued a fine of an undisclosed amount to Anorthosis Famagusta defender Abdullahi Shehu following the incident that occurred on match day seven against Apollon on October 14.
The CUP Athletic Judge Aristotle Vryonidis announced the penalty on Wednesday after reviewing the case involving the Nigeria international right-back.
''Complaint of the referee Leontios Trattou's against Shehu Abdullahi footballer of Anorthosis Famagusta expelled for violent behavior,'' the Cyprus Football Association said in a press release.
''In the 36th minute he went to Apollon's bench to get the ball and did not give it to the player, so the footballer moves with his foot to beat them. He tried to kick them.
''Then the footballers of Apollon's bench moved backwards to avoid the kick. This resulted in the red card being accepted directly in the CYTA A Championship match.''
In addition to Abdullahi Shehu's fine, he was suspended for two matches.
Igho Kingsley
The CUP Athletic Judge Aristotle Vryonidis announced the penalty on Wednesday after reviewing the case involving the Nigeria international right-back.
''Complaint of the referee Leontios Trattou's against Shehu Abdullahi footballer of Anorthosis Famagusta expelled for violent behavior,'' the Cyprus Football Association said in a press release.
''In the 36th minute he went to Apollon's bench to get the ball and did not give it to the player, so the footballer moves with his foot to beat them. He tried to kick them.
''Then the footballers of Apollon's bench moved backwards to avoid the kick. This resulted in the red card being accepted directly in the CYTA A Championship match.''
In addition to Abdullahi Shehu's fine, he was suspended for two matches.
Igho Kingsley
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