
The officials of Abakaliki FC, runners-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup, were involved in a road accident on Sunday while returning to Ebonyi State from Lagos, where the club featured in the cup final.
The Abakaliki Football Club confirmed the incident in a statement shared via its official Facebook page.
The accident occurred along the Benin-Ore expressway, near Ondo, when the team’s officials’ bus reportedly suffered brake failure and collided with a moving truck.
The crash happened barely 24 hours after the club lost to Kwara United in a 4-3 penalty shootout at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Providing an update on the incident, the club said no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded.
“To God be the glory, no injury and no life was lost.
“On our way back from Lagos after our yesterday’s President Federation Cup finals to Ebonyi State today (29/6/2025), one of our vehicles (official’s bus) failed brake along Ondo express highway and hit a moving truck at the back.
“We thank God, we all are safe and sound.
“To God be the glory!” the statement read.
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