Nwankwo shows solidarity for #EndPoliceBrutality in Nigeria
Super Eagles and Crotone forward Simeon Nwankwo celebrated his goal against Juventus by a raising a T-shirt to show solidairity for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.
The 28-year-old striker scored his side’s only goal in the 1-1 draw with the Old Lady bereft of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Crotone's Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo scored and had a message for his fellow Nigerians back home #EndSARS 🇳🇬pic.twitter.com/1uKYCJsM5t
— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) October 17, 2020
Simy’s moment came 11 minutes in the first half after beating Gianluigi Buffon from the penalty spot as Leonardo Bonucci was adjudged to have fouled Arkadiusz Reca inside the penalty area.
To celebrate his effort, the Nigeria international ran to the touchline and raised a T-shirt reading, ‘END POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA’ in a nod to the movement calling for an end to police brutality in the nation.
Crotone forward Simy Nwankwo with the #EndPoliceBrutality Shirt out after scoring Juventus joining Victor Osimhen in passing the Message.
– Nigeria Footballers in Italy working for the People. #Endsars pic.twitter.com/KwhPMFfAtK
— Laba Laba Master 🦋🦋🦋 (@Buchi_Laba) October 17, 2020
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Earlier in the day, Victor Osimhen was involved in a similar goal celebration after scoring his first Serie A goal for Napoli in the 4-1 victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Sao Paolo.