Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.
The club confirmed the incident in a statement, revealing 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 statement, some players and officials sustained minor injuries, 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 Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United,” the club said.
“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. All affected individuals are receiving appropriate medical attention and are in stable condition.”
Rivers United expressed appreciation to supporters and members of the football community for their concern and prayers, adding that further updates on the team’s travel arrangements and the status of the Federation Cup fixture would be communicated in due course.
The Port Harcourt-based club secured their place in the Round of 16 after edging Rangers International 3-2 on Monday and were scheduled to face Nasarawa United in Awka on Saturday.
The President Federation Cup represents Rivers United’s final opportunity to win silverware this season after finishing second in the Nigeria Premier Football League standings with 67 points.
