Nigeria, June 28 -- Chairman of Yewa Football Academy, Mojeed Ibrahim, described the incident as "a troubling moment for Nigerian football," insisting that the match ended because FC Ebedei elected to leave the pitch.

A Nationwide League One (NLO) promotional playoff match between Yewa Football Academy and FC Ebedei ended in controversy on Saturday after FC Ebedei players walked off the pitch following a serious injury to Yewa goalkeeper Olalere Ridwan.

The match, played at the Akure Township Stadium, was goalless when play was disrupted by a collision involving the Yewa goalkeeper, who reportedly lost consciousness and required urgent medical attention.

According to the official match commissioner's report, the incident occurred late ...