The Sunshine Stars FC of Akure were on Thursday attacked by suspected hoodlums.
A statement by the media officer, Micheal Akintunde said one of the team was shot during the attack.
The incident took place along the Ore-Benin road, the 3SC management described it as disheartening.
The statement reads in part,” It’s saddens our hearts to inform Nigerians, especially football lovers that out team was attacked few minutes ago along Ore-Benin Expressway to honor an Elite League tie , against Insurance of Benin , scheduled for this weekend.
“Our ball boy was shot in the horrible attack, Our team manager and other club officials including players are seriously injured .
“It took the intervention of officers of the Federal Road Safety corp that helped rescue the injured officials and the shot individual to a nearby hospital.
“We hope you join us in prayers 🙏”
