The management of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United who handed an indefinite suspension to goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokai and Ifeanyi Anaemena, has revealed the reason.
According to a brief statement signed by the General Manager of the club, Okey Kpalukwu, the duo were suspended as a result of their unprofessional conduct.
This move is coming barely 24 hours after Rivers United were handed a 3-0 defeat by Akwa United on Sunday at the Nest of Champions in Uyo.
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In the release, the management stated that the suspension is with immediate effect. It read in parts; “The management of Rivers United has handed goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokai and defender Ifeanyi Anaemena an indefinite suspension for unethical & unprofessional sportsman conduct.
“The Indefinte suspension takes immediate effect pending the outcome of an investigation the matter.’
More details coming…