Nigeria midfielder
Ogenyi Onazi has
accepted an apology
from France midfielder
Blaise Matuidi for the
horror tackle in Monday’s Round of 16 World
Cup match in Brazilia.
The Lazio midfielder, who was stretchered
off after the shocking challenge and suffered
a double fracture on his leg, said he has
forgiven the Frenchman via his official twitter
account.
“Hi @MatuidiBlaise thanks for your support
and concern. Let the game go on. Thanks to
you guys, my friends and fans for your love,
support and encouragement. Hoping to do
much better next time,” the 21-year-old
wrote.
Earlier, the PSG and France midfielder
apologised in public and private for the
challenge.
“I'm sorry, I didn’t go in to hurt him and I’m
disappointed, as I’m not a bad player. I
apologise. I went into the (Nigeria) dressing
room afterwards to apologise," the PSG man
said.
The Nigeria star will face several months out
after tests revealed he has a fractured tibia
and fibula in his left leg.
The Super Eagles midfielder, who is under
contract with Lazio until June 2016 , made
29 Serie A appearances for the Biancoceleste
in the 2013-2014 season.
Hi @MatuidiBlaise thanks for your
support and concern. Let the game go
on. #WorldCup2014
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi)
July 1, 2014