Reports reaching us have it that the referee who officiated the Nigerian Professional Football League match between Heartland of Owerri who were at home and defending champions, Plateau United, was assaulted to the point of coma by fans at the stadium.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw as Tosin Omoyele scored the equalizer after Thompson put the home side ahead in the 21st minute.
Details as to what led to the assault of the referee are still sketchy, but pictures provided show that he is recuperating where he was hospitalized.
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