Rivers United Players, Officials Escape Serious Harm in Road Accident

Rivers United

Rivers United Players, Officials Escape Serious Harm in Road Accident

Players and officials of Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while traveling to Awka, ahead of their President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 encounter against Nasarawa United.

The incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp for the journey to Anambra State.

In an official statement released by the club, Rivers United confirmed that some players and team officials sustained minor injuries in the accident. However, the club assured supporters and the general public that no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were recorded.

According to the statement, all affected individuals received immediate medical attention and are currently in stable condition.

“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,” the club stated.

The accident comes just days after Rivers United booked their place in the Round of 16 of the President’s Federation Cup with an impressive 3-2 victory over Rangers International on Monday.

The Port Harcourt-based side is scheduled to face Nasarawa United in the Round of 16 tie in Awka on Saturday, although it remains unclear whether the accident will affect the team’s travel plans or preparations for the crucial fixture.

Football fans and stakeholders across the country have since expressed relief that no lives were lost in the incident, while wishing the injured players and officials a speedy recovery ahead of the highly anticipated Federation Cup clash.

The President’s Federation Cup remains one of Nigeria’s most prestigious domestic football competitions, with Rivers United among the leading contenders for this year’s title. As attention turns to Saturday’s encounter against Nasarawa United, supporters will be hoping the team can quickly recover from the unfortunate incident and focus on their pursuit of silverware.