Super Eagles Stars Plead With FG To End Plateau Killings

Super Eagles Call For End To Killings In Nigeria

As the Super Eagles stars are getting set for a crunch match against Argentina in Russia ,Ahmed Musa, and other  players have lent their voices to the issues bordering on the  latest killings in plateau state; calling for peace in the state.

Musa, hero of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Iceland last Friday, hails from Kano but lived most of his life in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

John Mikel Obi and Ogenyi Onazi are also among the football stars that trace their humble beginnings to the Tin City.

Other Super Eagles players also joined Musa to call for an end to the killings on the Plateau following news on Monday that over 100 were killed over the weekend in attacks by suspected herdsmen.

Defender Leon Balogun and midfielder John Ogu both tweeted pictures seeking prayers for Plateau.

Musa tweeted a photo with the hashtag #StopTheKillingsInPlateau

#StopTheKillingsInPlateau 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/aLk2deP9j8

— Ahmed Musa MON (@Ahmedmusa718) June 25, 2018

#UnitedWeStandDividedWeFall 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/YMwTz6qtX5

— Leon Aderemi Balogun (@LeonBalogun) June 25, 2018

The Super Eagles spokesperson Toyin Ibitoye while speaking on the saddening event and reaction of the  super eagles team said  that there are no plans to have the players wear any armbands to show solidarity with the victims of the crisis during Tuesday’s game Argentina.

It is understood that such requests are not made at short notices.

Nigeria face Argentina on Tuesday in St Petersburg and the players will hope that their performances can bring joy to a troubled nation.