Nigeria Premier League team attacked before match

Physical attacks on Ocean Boys F.C  whilst in their changerooms from Dolphis F.C. supporters resulted in a cancellation of the game.
Physical attacks on Ocean Boys F.C whilst in their changerooms from Dolphis F.C. supporters resulted in a cancellation of the game. Credits: naijaligue.blogspot.com

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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two players and an assistant coach for Ocean Boys were seriously injured in an attack before a Nigerian Premier League match with Sharks.

Officials canceled Saturday's game after the attack.

Ocean Boys spokesman Eddy Ohis said Sunday that attackers stormed into the changing room and threatened to kill members of the Bayelsa state club if they beat rival team Dolphins.

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