Chiedozie Ogbene calls for stricter measures to protect players

Chiedozie Ogbene has called on the English football authorities to protect players amid a growing phenomenon of pitch invasions by fans
Chiedozie Ogbene calls for stricter measures to protect players

INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools Launch, Abbotstown, Dublin 23/5/2022. Rianna Jarrett and Chiedozie Ogbene with (From L-R) Marwa Babiker, Will Hawkins, Eoin Hawkins, Jason Burnett. ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Chiedozie Ogbene has called on the English football authorities to protect players amid a growing phenomenon of pitch invasions by fans.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen became the latest player to be allegedly assaulted on Sunday, coming five days after an attack on Billy Sharp that led to the assailant being jailed.

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