Heartland FC bus in highway accident, coach feared dead, others hospitalised
Head coach of Heartland FC Christian Obi is reportedly dead after the club’s travelling vehicle was involved in a fatal accident on their way to Abakaliki for Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Pre Season Tournament, Blueprint reports.
The details surrounding the crash indicate that the coach of the team is feared to be dead, while several other individuals associated with the team have been hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the accident.
According to an earlier statement by the club on Friday, 23rd of August, 2024, “the accident happened at Umunna close to Okigwe still within Imo State.
“The vehicle in its attempt to dodge an upcoming vehicle collided with another carelessly parked vehicle from another accident.
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“Though no death was recorded, some players and officials sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital.”
Later updates however suggested that the death of the coach occurred at a hospital where he was receiving treatment, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Already commiserations have started pouring in with Enyimba leading the line.
The People’s Elephant on their X Page wrote: Enyimba FC is deeply saddened to hear about the accident involving Heartland FC of Owerri this evening along the Okigwe road, as they journeyed to Abakaliki.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Heartland FC family, particularly those affected by this incident.
“We commiserate with the players, officials, and supporters of Heartland FC during this challenging time. May the injured recover quickly and fully.
The football community is in shock, and we stand in solidarity with our brothers from Owerri.”
This incident comes just two weeks after Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State unveiled former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amuneke as the Technical Manager of Heartland Football Club.
