Heartland FC in Accident on Way to Pre-Season Tournament



Heartland FC's journey to the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Pre-Season Tournament was marred by a vehicular accident. The incident occurred near Umunna, close to Okigwe in Imo State, while the team was en route to Abakaliki.

According to reports, the accident happened when the team’s vehicle swerved to avoid an oncoming car, only to collide with another vehicle that had been left carelessly parked following a previous accident. Despite the severity of the situation, there were no fatalities reported.



However, some players and officials sustained injuries and have been taken to a local hospital for treatment. The club’s media department has confirmed that the injuries, though significant, are not life-threatening. The team’s progress and participation in the tournament remain under review as they focus on recovery and next steps.

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