Nigerian Premier League players attacked by armed robbers

In a devastating report that came in the early hours of Saturday morning, players and officials of El-Kanemi Warriors endured a harrowing armed robbery attack along the Jos-Bauchi road.

The Maiduguri-based team was en route home after a 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in Lagos when armed assailants struck, leaving several players and staff injured.

The attackers also made off with personal valuables, including cash and phones, adding to the trauma.

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Reports indicate that the injured team members are receiving treatment at a Bauchi hospital, while the incident has left fans and the Nigerian football community in shock.

The robbery comes just days before El-Kanemi Warriors were set to host Bayelsa United in Maiduguri, a fixture now likely to be postponed as the team recovers from this distressing ordeal.

The attack has reignited conversations about the safety of Nigerian football teams during road travels, a recurring issue that underscores the dangers of inadequate security measures for professional athletes in the country.