A flock of sheep were waiting for a Croat footballer when he turned up for work.

Defender Ivica Supe scored 16 times this season for third division Zagora FC unaware that the club's sponsor, Josko Bralic, a local shepherd, had promised a sheep for every goal scored by a defender.

"It was a surprise, I just don't know where I will keep them. And I am expecting to score more by the end of the season," said Supe, 29.

"We are only a small club, and we could not get anyone else to sponsor us," said a club spokesperson.

"There is no industry in the area, it's only a small village, and we were delighted when Mr Bralic offered to support us with sheep." - Ananova.com