Armed robbers have attacked the Ghana Wheelchair Tennis National Team in Nigeria, taking their goods.
After competing in a tournament, the team was traveling to Ghana.
On Tuesday, around 2:30 am, the terrible tragedy took place at Ogun Stage in Nigeria.
Despite their best efforts to flee, the robbers were able to smash the car’s windshield and escape with some of the valuables inside.
As a result of the incident, three squad members suffered facial injuries. Team members who were hurt were transferred to the hospital where they got medical attention.
The Wheelchair Tennis National Team were on their way to Ghana from Nigeria after participating in the 2023 ITF World Team Cup Africa Qualifiers.
The team is made up of No.1 seed Daniel Laryer, Razak Baba Abdul and National Ranking Tour 1 Champion, Bernard Yawson.
Also among the team are Bridget Nartey, Issah Zenabu and Stacy Mensah Konadu with coach Philip Plange.
The tournament took place on 8th February and ended on the 12th in Abuja, Nigeria.