After the recent match between Enyimba and Shooting Stars, rumors flew about the visiting team being held hostage at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. However, the management of Shooting Stars, also known as 3SC, has vehemently denied these claims.
Tosin Omojola, the media officer of Shooting Stars, expressed dismay at the reports, stating that there was no truth to the allegations. He clarified that there were no attempts to detain the Enyimba players and officials following the match.
Omojola emphasized that instead of being held against their will, the Enyimba team was actually celebrating their victory in the dressing room. He remarked that the alleged hostage situation contradicted the reality of the post-match events, where the visiting team was able to leave without any hindrance.
Addressing the agitations from some fans regarding the officiating of the game, Omojola explained that measures were taken to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The stadium management, the Oyo State Football Association, and the 3SC management collaborated to clear the exit routes, aiming to prevent any untoward incidents.
Moreover, Omojola highlighted that the Enyimba players received a warm farewell from the home fans as they made their way to the team bus. This further disproved the notion that they had been held against their will, affirming that they departed under amicable circumstances.
The refutation by Shooting Stars serves to dispel the misinformation surrounding the alleged hostage situation, ultimately shedding light on the true events that transpired post-match. As both teams continue their campaigns in the Nigerian Professional Football League, clarifications such as these are pivotal in averting the spread of unfounded rumors within the sporting community.
