Nigeria Premier Football League club side, Sunshine Stars of Akure were attacked along Ore-Benin expressway on Thursday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The Owena Whales who were on their way to Benin in readiness for their clash this weekend against Bendel Insurance were attacked by some suspected hoodlums.
The club's release after the incident reads:
"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 ?"
The Akure Gunners were still basking in the euphoria of their 1-0 win in the Southwest derby against Shooting Stars before the unfortunate incident happened. The match with Bendel Insurance is now postponed to a later date.
The whole Nigeriasoccernet.com team wishes the shot ball boy and other injured people a quick recovery.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba