Photo: Tribune Nigeria
An opening day fixture of the new Nigeria Premier League season involving champions Kano Pillars has been postponed after armed robbers shot and wounded at least five players.
The League Management Company (LMC) announced that Saturday’s match with Heartland was called off because of the attack on Thursday as Pillars travelled to the game in Owerri, eastern Nigeria.
Striker Mohammed Gambo, midfielder Eneji Otekpa and defender Reuben Ogbonnaya were among those who suffered bullet wounds when robbers opened fire after stealing cash and telephones.
“We are still in shock after the robbery,” said Pillars defender Isaac Loute.
“They just opened fire at …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
