Interpol arrest Antwerp defender in Lagos

Defender of top Belgian club Antwerp, Junior Pius has been arrested in Lagos allegedly for “financial reasons”, according to reports.

Pius, 25, is now believed to be in the custody of the Interpol after he was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos on arrival from Europe.

Sports journalist, Ojora Babatunde reported that Pius was nabbed over some financial transactions.

Pius already faces a bleak future at Antwerp, who are open to loan him out or sell him, as he has not featured for them for several weeks now.

The big defender joined Antwerp in July 2019 from Portugal, but recently he has fallen out of favour.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Breaking news & top stories

Follow The Sun Newspaper

Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.