
Nigeria
goalkeeper Austin Ejide had his blushes spared at Craven Cottage on
Wednesday night when his bizarre own goal was disallowed in his
country's 2-2 draw with Scotland.
The
30-year-old appeared to throw the ball into his net after coming to
claim a corner and making contact with Blackburn defender Grant Hanley.
The
incident has been highlighted after it was confirmed that police were
investigating the fixture ahead of kick-off following a match-fixing tip
off from the National Crime Agency.
Incoming: Nigeria goalkeeper Austin Ejide (yellow shirt) rises to claim a Scotland corner
Butterfingers: Ejide appears to scoop the ball off of Grant Hanley's head and towards his own goal
Goal bound: Ejide's attempted catch sends the...