Hearing in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Ali Bello and another over an alleged N3 billion fraud has been adjourned till May 22, 2023 for continuation of hearing.
Macauley Bonne was the hero once again as Town recorded back-to-back wins for the first time under Paul Cook by beating Shrewsbury 2-1 at Portman Road. Conor Chaplin gave the Blues the lead in the 23rd minute, but Shaun Whalley levelled for Shrewsbury on 28, however, 10 minutes in the second half Bonne flicked home his ninth goal of the season from a Lee Evans corner to seal a deserved three points.
Conor Chaplin gave the Blues the lead in the 22nd minute but Shaun Whalley levelled for Shrewsbury five minutes later to leave the scoreline 1-1 at half-time at Portman Road.
Town’s U23s fought back from two goals down to beat Crewe Alexandra 3-2 in their opening fixture of the Professional Development League Two South season, Chris Smith (pictured), Ben Folami and Conor McKendry scoring the Blues’ goals after Lewis Reilly had given the visitors a lead that Owen Dale doubled on the half-hour mark.
Allegations of players being on the beach already could hardly justifiably be thrown at Shrewsbury Town despite their midtable positioning with just a couple of weeks of the season remaining.