Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has provided support for the injured and traumatised players and officials of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars FC.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement signed by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communication of the Nigeria Football Federation, Governor Obaseki has offered to cover the medical expenses for those involved.
The team bus was attacked by armed robbers on the Ore-Benin Highway on Thursday, as the team headed to Benin City for a scheduled NPFL Match 13 tie against Bendel Insurance.
The attack left a ball boy was shot and others left traumatised and disoriented.
The NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed gratitude for the governor’s kind gesture, acknowledging the support during a challenging time for the football team.
“We thank the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Mr Godwin Obaseki for this kind gesture. It is a commendable move which nobility cannot be over-emphasised. We appreciate him immensely, as we pray for quick recovery for the injured ball boy and the traumatised players and other officials.” Gusau said.
