NFF Sends Support to Rivers United Following Team Bus Accident
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed empathy and concern for players and officials of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, who sustained minor injuries in a road accident while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.
The incident occurred around Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt as the team made its way to Awka.
In a statement released Thursday evening, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said:
‘The NFF received with shock the news of the road accident involving your players and officials while on the way to a President Federation Cup Round of 16 match in Awka, Anambra State. While we thank God that there were no fatalities, we empathise with those who sustained minor injuries in the accident and wish them quick recovery.’
According to fixtures released by the NFF, Rivers United are scheduled to face Nasarawa United in Awka on Saturday, with kickoff set for 4pm. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals of this year’s competition.
