Scene of the accident. Photo: Rivers United
Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Cup round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United, PUNCH Online reports.
The club disclosed the incident in a statement, noting that the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp.
According to the club, some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries.
“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, Related News Mourinho takes Turkey to court over Fenerbahce sanctions Edo begins forest guards training June 5 People called me crazy for leaving N1.2m PTDF job — Ex-SMEDAN boss
