Arsenal-owned midfielder of Nigerian descent slapped with fine, one-match ban by FA

Arsenal-owned Nigeria-eligible midfielder Miguel Azeez, who is on loan at Championship basement side, Wigan Athletic, has been suspended by the Football Association for one match and will not be selected for his team's league game against Blackburn Rovers on February 6. 

Azeez was hit by the football governing body in England for picking up a flare after the Latics' late equaliser against Cardiff City. 

According to Wigan Athletic's official webpage, the England youth international admitted to the charge of improper conduct at an FA Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, and has also received a fine in addition to a suspension.

Azeez will consequently not play the game on the first Monday of February as the team of former Super Eagles striker, Julius Aghahowa, continues to fight for their lives in the second-tier of English football. 

Wigan on Thursday sacked former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure as manager after a poor run of games. 

Azeez had 10 league appearances for Spanish side UD Ibiza prior to his move back to England this month. 

The Hale End Academy product played in Wigan's last two league games against Cardiff City and Luton  Town.

Izuchukwu Michael

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