World Cup: Ethiopians Attack Super Eagles' Bus After Defeat, Nosa Igiebor Sustains Injury

Midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut on his right palm as the Nigeria team bus was attacked by irate Ethiopia fans after Sunday's 2-1 win by Nigeria.

According to reports from Addis Ababa, irate Ethiopians attacked the Nigerian team bus, after they side lost to the visitors in Sunday's 2014 World Cup play-off.

The bus conveying the Super Eagles from the stadium was delayed and even when they eventually drove out, the fans were waiting for them and hurled missiles at the vehicle, shattering the rear window.

Midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut on his right palm after a big stone hit him and was attended to immediately by the team's doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran.

NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu revealed that the incident forced the players to miss the dinner organised by the Nigerian Embassy in Ethiopia.

"Their bus was stoned, and a player was injured," Amadu told the gathering.

"As a result, the players do not feel safe enough to come out from their hotel."

NFF Vice President Chief Mike Umeh, said the matter has been reported to the FIFA Security team at the match venue and Ethiopian Police.