Players attacked by Bayelsa Queens fans after NWFL game

Sunshine Queens travelled to Nembe to face Bayelsa Queens in an NWFL Matchday 12 fixture on Wednesday, July 19.

Pulse Sports learnt that fans of the home side, Bayelsa Queens were very hostile towards their visitors throughout the game.

Sunshine Queens goalkeeper Elizabeth Johnson was reportedly a target after making a series of saves during the game to frustrate the home side.

After the game, the Sunshine Queens players were attacked.  Sunshine Queens goalkeeper Johnson was rushed to the hospital for treatments.

Johnson was very impressive in the tie, saving an 83rd-minute penalty from Bokiri Joy with the tie still goalless.

Bayelsa Queens eventually got a winner with a 90th-minute strike from Aminat Yakubu, a former Sunshine Queen player.

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