Akwa United FC have suffered an attack by armed robbers on their return from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Kwara United
on Friday, the club said the attack occurred along Ogoni road, Rivers, at 6:48 pm on Thursday.
Akwa United were returning to Uyo from Ibadan following a 2-1 loss to Kwara United on Wednesday when it happened. The team’s convoy ran into a roadblock mounted by the assailants, but the drivers manoeuvred out of the trap, which led to the vehicles being pelted with dangerous weapons and the windows smashed.Emmanuel Udoh, the team manager, said the attack happened between two police checkpoints.“The attack on our team along Ogoni road was one terrible experience and the psychological effects are what we need to put behind us fast,” Udoh said.
“On behalf of Akwa United, I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all security agencies to redouble their effort, especially along some well-known dangerous locations like Ogoni road.” The Promise Keepers are currently fourth in Group A of the abridged NFPL with seven points from five games.
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