Eyewitnesses said right fullback Henry asked to be replaced during the friendly match with his youth team, Samba FC, at the UNEC Stadium in Enugu on Monday morning
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The Team’s Captain, Kamil Sale, said the protest was the last resort since the government had failed to redeem its pledge to pay the salaries
FC Taraba players were at the Government House on Friday to press their demand for the payment of arrears of 11 months salary by the Management of the club owned by the Taraba State Government
The striker came off the bench to score a 76th minute goal that broke a resolute FC Taraba that had kept Enyimba at bay for most of the game and ultimately ensured the six-time champions secured three vital points
Chairman of FC Taraba, Tijani Babaginda has decried his suspension by club owners for accepting to work in the committee set up by the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Giwa.
For accepting to serve on the Interim League Management Committee set up last week by the controversial NFF President Chris Giwa, three club owners and managers have been sanctioned by the Club Owners.
The former Nigerian international, whose contract expired after leading the team to secure promotion to the Nigeria Glo Premier League, did not relent in taking charge of the team even while waiting for his contract to be renewed
The participating clubs are Giwa FC and FC Taraba from Group A and Abia Warriors FC and Crown FC of Ogbomosho from Group B
FC Taraba joined Group A leaders, Giwa FC, after beating the Jos-based side 1-0 in their Week 30 match to leapfrog into second position ahead of promotion hopefuls, Ranchers FC