Nigerian born player banned by English Club
– Gabriel Agbonlahor has been placed under suspension for unruly behavior
– The player was pictured having fun on the night Villa relegated
Relegated English club Aston Villa have suspended striker Gabriel Agbonlahor and begun an investigation after he was allegedly pictured with laughing gas canisters in a party in London.
Gabriel Agbonlahor
PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports App
According to bbc.com, the 29-year-old was pictured in partying in a hotel room in London on the same night Villa were relegated as they were beaten 1 – 0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Agbonlahor was already on the sidelines after being told he got over-weight and was being placed on a special training program to regain fitness.
The England International was earlier suspended by Villa after he was pictured appearing to hold a shisha pipe while in Dubai, but the club took no further action.
The Edo state born English player has spent his entire playing career for Villa, a team which is now assured of playing Championship football next season.
Meanwhile, Leicester City have suffered a massive set-back as striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA).
The 29-year-old was reacted furiously when referee Jon Moss showed him a second yellow card which earned him a marching orders in the 2 – 2 draw with West Ham on Sunday, April 17.
GET for FREE: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports
Although the club and Vardy have until Thursday, April 21, to respond.
The England international receives an automatic one-match ban for his dismissal, but that looks certain to be increased following the FA charge.
Sent in by Akan Anwankwo
The post Nigerian born player banned by English Club appeared first on Nigeria News today & Breaking news | Read on NAIJ.COM.