By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side, Sunshine Stars have declared their player, Israel Abia Absent Without Leave, AWOL, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

The Akure-based side in a release Tuesday noted that the striker who has scored 7 goals in the current league left the club since Sunday without the knowledge or permission of the club.

The release signed by the club’s head of media, Chris Okunnuwa warned fellow clubs or agents who would approach Abia for the purpose of engaging him to stay clear of face lawsuit.

The release reads: “Sunshine Stars FC (SSFC) wishes to inform the general public particularly the Clubs in the NPFL about its player, Israel Abia who is presently AWOL.

“Abia has been away from the Club since Sunday without an official leave, while the rest of the group remained in Akure to continue preparations for the upcoming NPFL matches at the turn of the New Year.

“Consequently, Sunshine Stars warn that any Club or agent approaching Abia for the purpose of transfer without the Club’s approval faces the risk of a lawsuit, as the Player is contracted to Sunshine Stars FC.”