The regrettable tragedy, according to a statement from Ghana’s National Paralympic Committee, took place in the Ogun State. The 2023 ITF World Team Cup Africa Qualifiers, which finished on February 12, were where the wheelchair tennis team had traveled to Nigeria to compete.
But according to the complaint, at around 2:30 am, armed robbers stopped their bus while it was traveling back to Ghana.
Three of the players were hurt, and the attackers fled with some of the bus passengers’ goods. “Ghana wheelchair Tennis Team attacked by Armed Robbers in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Three players got injured after armed robbers attacked. The incident happened 2:30am,” the National Paralympic Committee said. Social media has been used by numerous Ghanaians to express their sympathy for the wheelchair squad following the incident.
“No one has to go through this. Our prayers go to everyone at the receiving end of this act,” Hasaacas Ladies FC tweeted.
Additionally, sports writer Saddick Obama wrote :Ghana wheelchair tennis team attacked by robbers in Nigeria. Such an unfortunate development.”Regarding the team’s well-being, a representative of the International Tennis Federation has also gotten in touch.
