Rivers United Team Bus Crashes, Players and Officials Hurt

Rivers United, a team in the Nigeria Premier Football League, had a road accident on Thursday. They were on their way to Awka, Anambra State for their President’s Cup round of 16 match against Nasarawa United.

The club shared details about the crash in a statement. The accident took place on Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road, just outside Port Harcourt. This happened right after the team left their camp.

According to the club, some players and officials got minor injuries in the crash. Thankfully, there were no deaths or serious 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,

"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 said.

Rivers United thanked supporters and the football community for their concern and prayers. They promised to update everyone on the team’s travel plans and the status of the Federation Cup match soon.

The team earned their spot in the round of 16 on Monday after a tough 3-2 win against Rangers International. They were set to play Nasarawa United in Awka on Saturday.

The President Federation Cup is their best chance to win a trophy this season. They finished second in the league with 67 points, just one point behind the winners, Rangers.