Unknown Gunmen attack Sunshine Stars team as players, officials sustain injuries

He stated: “It saddens our hearts to inform Nigerians, especially football lovers that our team was attacked few minutes ago along Benin-Ore Expressway.

“The horrible incident happened to the team as they were on their way to honor an Elite League tie against Insurance of Benin, scheduled for this weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Our ball boy was shot in the horrible attack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Also, our team manager and other club officials including players are seriously injured.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sunshine Stars official noted it took the intervention of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officers, who rescued and took the injured officials and the individual shot to a nearby hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Akintunde called on Nigerians and football lovers to join them in prayers at “this sad and trying times” for the football club.