Premier League footballers are in talks over providing aid for victims of the disturbing crisis in Nigeria.
The country is in the midst of a national emergency and there have been angry demonstrations as citizens protest against brutality from a now-disbanded section of the police called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
A number of British-based footballers of Nigerian heritage, including Odion Ighalo, Wilfred Ndidi, and Tammy Abraham, have already used their platforms to speak out against the harrowing scenes that have shocked the world.
And it is understood discussions involving footballers from England’s top flight providing rapid aid for people affected are underway.
Speaking this week, Manchester United striker Ighalo said: ‘I’m not the kind of guy who talks about politics — but I can’t keep quiet any more about what is going on back home in Nigeria.
Earlier this year, Premier League footballers volunteered in numerous initiatives to help raise money to reduce the impact of coronavirus.
