Jerimiah Ani, a 22-year-old Nigerian player now playing in Portugal, has admitted in court to having injured his Maltese former girlfriend, held her against her will and insulted her.

The incident happened during an argument on July 10, 2006.

He was conditionally discharged for three years and ordered not to talk to or molest his former girlfriend.

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