Barely two days after Nigerians took time to recover from Enyimba FC’s road accident, another tragedy struck, and this time, it’s Sai Saraki Boys—ABS Ilorin FC.
The disturbing trend of teams facing road mishaps continues, raising serious concerns about player safety in the country’s leagues.
ABS Ilorin FC road accident adds to growing list of league mishaps
Returning from Lagos after an NNL match, ABS Ilorin FC’s team bus collided with a trailer along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway.
The impact damaged the vehicle and left several players and officials with minor injuries.
Swift action from the club’s management, led by Director of Football Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, ensured that the team was safely evacuated to Ilorin, where those injured received medical attention.
This harrowing incident follows Enyimba FC’s road accident just days earlier, where a trailer crashed into their team bus on the way to Bauchi for an NPFL fixture against Lobi Stars.
While both accidents resulted in no serious injuries, they serve as yet another reminder of the dangers Nigerian clubs face while travelling for matches.
Nigerian football’s unending road woes: Who’s next?
Enyimba and the Ilorin FC now join a growing list of Nigerian clubs that have endured road accidents in recent times—Kano Pillars U-19, Delta Queens, and Wikki Tourists among them.
These incidents expose the risks of long road journeys due to the absence of safer travel options.
How many more warnings will it take before real action is taken? While clubs are fortunate to escape with minor injuries this time, the next accident might not be so forgiving.
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