Referee beaten unconscious by fans after a football match in Owerri (photos)

A referee was assaulted after a match to the point that he became unconscious and had to be admitted to hospital in Owerri.

The referee officiating a match between Heartland of Owerri and defending Champions, Plateau United, was attacked by Heartland football fans after the match ended in a 1-1 draw as Tosin Omoyele of Plateau United scored the equalizer.

This angered Heartland fans and they attacked the referee, blaming his officiating as the reason the Heartlands didn't win...

More photos below.