NPFL: Suspected hoodlums attack Sunshine Stars along Ore-Benin expressway

Nigeria Premier Soccer League membership aspect, Sunshine Stars of Akure have been attacked alongside Ore-Benin expressway on Thursday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

The Owena Whales who have been on their option to Benin in readiness for his or her conflict this weekend in opposition to Bendel Insurance coverage have been attacked by some suspected hoodlums.

The membership’s launch after the incident reads:

“It is saddens our hearts to tell Nigerians particularly soccer lovers that out workforce was attacked jiffy in the past alongside Ore-Benin Expressway to honor an Elite League tie in opposition to Insurance coverage of Benin scheduled for this weekend.

“Our ball boy was shot within the horrible assault, Our workforce supervisor and different membership officers together with gamers are critically injured.

“It took the intervention of officers of the Federal Street Security corp that helped rescue the injured officers and the shot particular person to a close-by hospital.

“We hope you be a part of us in prayers ?”

The Akure Gunners have been nonetheless basking within the euphoria of their 1-0 win within the Southwest derby in opposition to Taking pictures Stars earlier than the unlucky incident occurred. The match with Bendel Insurance coverage is now postponed to a later date.

The entire Nigeriasoccernet.com workforce needs the shot ball boy and different injured folks a fast restoration.

By Oluwayemi Omolagba