Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Former NPFL champions, Akwa United has survived an armed robbery attack along Ogoni road in Rivers State.

The attack happened while the team was returning from Ibadan after honoring Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 5 against Kwara United.

According to reports, the incident happened on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at about 66:48 pm when the team's vehicles ran into a road block that was reportedly mounted by hoodlums.

And while the driver tried to push for safety after sighting the road block, the criminals still pelted the vehicles with dangerous weapons, smashed the windows.

The team manager of the club Sir Emmanuel Udoh described the incident as unfortunate and expressed appreciation to God for His jou...