Emenike upset over Fenerbache bus shooting

Emenike upset over Fenerbache bus shooting

By Shina Oludare

The Super Eagles striker is still shocked following attack on the Istanbul based outfit after their victory over Rizespor on Saturday

Nigeria international and Fenerbache forward Emmanuel Emenike has described as ‘unbelievable’ attack on his team after their win in the Turkish topflight on Saturday.

The Turkish outfit were returning from their 5-1 win over Rizespor on Saturday when their bus was shot at, leaving driver hospitalised with wounds he suffered from the attack and doctors have since confirmed that a metal object was found in the driver's head.

"The incident left several players in shock on a day we should be celebrating a big away win," Emenike toldBBC Sport.

"I was on the phone with my brother when I heard the loud sound and I thought one of our tyres had busted because the bus was swerving on the road.

"But when I found our security officer in front of the bus I knew something must have gone awfully wrong."

"We quickly realised the security guy was the one who hit the brake, and he said the driver [who was already soaked in blood] had been shot,” he continued.

"The word 'shot' came as a big shock but when we saw blood and the shattered driver's side window, it quickly turned into a scary moment for everyone on the bus.

"It's unbelievable that some people actually fired shots at our bus and the driver was badly hit, a bus conveying footballers and officials.

"It's strange but it's also an indication that things happen in life and no-one can be guaranteed complete safety,” he added.

"I just want to wish our brave driver a speedy recovery. I will forever be grateful to him and our security man because that bus could have plunged down the bridge.

"The outcome could have been terrible and tragic but we are all here today because of them and of course God was on our side.”