Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United FC have confirmed that members of their squad and coaching staff were involved in a serious road accident while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.
The incident occurred on Thursday, June 4, along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, shortly after the team departed its base en route to Awka City Stadium.
The club said the bus was carrying players and officials when the accident happened, but quickly moved to reassure fans that there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries.
According to the statement, some members of the contingent sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical attention, while all affected individuals are in stable condition under close medical supervision.
In its official statement, the club said: “We wish to inform our supporters, stakeholders and the general public that the team contingent was involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for the President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United.
“The safety, health and well-being of our players and officials remain our utmost priority. We can confirm that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident. Thankfully, there have been no fatalities or life-threatening injuries reported. All affected individuals are currently receiving appropriate medical attention and are in stable condition.”
The club added that it is reviewing its travel arrangements in light of the incident as it continues preparations for the Federation Cup fixture scheduled for Sunday at the Awka City Stadium.
Rivers United also expressed appreciation to supporters, partners and the wider football community for their concern, prayers and messages of support following news of the accident.
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