Nigeria: Obuh Rants Over Rough Tackles

Flying Eagles of Nigeria coach, John Obuh, has appealed to referees to protect the players at the Copa de la Republica tournament in Panama preparatory the U20 World Cup in Colombia next week.

"The referees should protect the players because they were allowing so many rough tackles even though the World Cup is just around the corner," said Obuh immediately his team held hosts Panama to a 0-0 draw in Panama City Monday night.

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