The hazards faced by Nigerian clubs in their travels to game venues again came to the fore on Monday night when Premier League side, Giwa FC (Jos) were attacked by armed robbers along Okigwe road on their way to honor NPFL week 21 tie against Abia Warriors FC (Umuahia).
Friday Achimugwu, a goalkeeper with Giwa FC, told PREMIUM TIMES the attack occurred at about 10pm. He said he was grateful no member of the team was injured even though they lost their valuables to the bandits.
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