Dolphins FC Players apologized to fans and Rivers State for missing out on CAF

Report coming in says players of Dolphins FC, led by their captain, Sunday Rotimi have tendered an apology to the club management, Nigerians and the people of Rivers State.

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Dolphins failed to travel on time for a Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation game last weekend in Tunisia as players refused to get on the bus to the airport because they wanted more than they were offered as out of station allowance, or 'estacode' as it is more popularly called in Nigeria.

The team subsequently missed its flight to Lagos, then Tunis and were walked over by the time got to the stadium.

Captain of the side, Sunday Rotimi has in turn apologised for the role of the players in the saga. "On behalf of my players, I want to apologise to the club management and also Nigerians concerning the game in Tunis. It's unfortunate that we left Nigerians and especially People of Rivers State," Rotimi said.