Yet another devastating news has hit the Nigerian football as Kano Pillars U-19 team faced an unforeseen disaster on their way to a crucial Matchday 5 fixture against Plateau United U-19.
As they journeyed toward the New Jos Stadium, tragedy struck, leaving several players and the team’s driver in a precarious situation, Footballrover reports.
While the full extent of the incident is still untold, the initial reports are enough to leave fans and the football community worried.
The club released a statement on their official X (formerly Twitter) platform, confirming the unsettling details surrounding the accident.
For now, fans can only wait anxiously as the team battles through this difficult moment.
Kano Pillars U-19 team issues official statement following accident
On Tuesday afternoon, Kano Pillars broke their silence, addressing the media and their loyal supporters.
The club announced that the Kano Pillars U-19 team bus was involved in a road accident earlier in the day, a heartbreaking incident that has left the youth team shaken.
Several players and the driver sustained injuries in the crash, but fortunately, no lives were lost.
The youth team was en route to their fixture in the U-19 Youth League when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The club confirmed that the injured individuals were quickly taken to the hospital for medical attention, and they are currently being closely monitored by medical professionals.
“We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to everyone affected and will provide further updates as more information becomes available,” the club concluded.
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