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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have been involved in a road accident while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 match against Nasarawa United.
The club confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, saying the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team left its camp.
According to the club, some players and officials sustained minor injuries, but no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were recorded.
“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 club said.
Rivers United added that all affected individuals were receiving medical attention and were 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 statement added.
The club appreciated the support and prayers from supporters and members of the football community and promised to provide further updates on the team’s travel plans and the status of the Federation Cup fixture.
Rivers United secured a place in the Round of 16 on Monday after defeating Rangers International 3-2. The Port Harcourt-based club is 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.
