Rivers United Involved in Road Accident Ahead of Match

On Thursday, Rivers United, a team in the Nigerian Premier Football League, was involved in a road accident while en route to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup round of 16 match against Nasarawa United. The incident occurred along the Obiri Ikwerre Airport road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from their camp.

According to a statement from the club, players and officials sustained minor injuries, and thankfully, no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were reported. All affected individuals received medical attention and were reported to be in stable condition.

The safety and health of the players and officials remain the utmost priority for the club. Rivers United is scheduled to face Nasarawa United on Saturday after a recent victory against Rangers International, where they won 3-2.