By Uzor Odigbo
Former Super Eagles goal poacher and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, is one of the latest celebrities to support the protests against police brutality in Nigeria.
In a video on Twitter, the Nigerian striker called his country’s government “a shame to the world”.
It comes amid reports that several people have been shot dead or wounded during demonstrations in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.
Officials initially denied that anyone died and have promised an investigation.
Ighalo, who has won 35 caps for Nigeria’s national football team, stated that he could not “stay silent anymore”.
“I am ashamed of this government, we are tired of you guys and we can’t take this anymore,” he added.