BY GRACE ZIGAH
At least 11 people have reportedly sustained injuries after a bus transporting players and officials of Ghanaian Division Two club Koforidua City FC was involved in a serious road accident at Saforo in the Eastern Region.The accident occurred over the weekend as the team travelled to honour a scheduled league fixture against Shacor Supper Stars FC.
Seven players are currently receiving medical treatment following the incident, which has raised concerns about the welfare of footballers and officials travelling for domestic league engagements.
According to a report by Sporty FM, the injured victims were rushed to Mampong Hospital for medical attention.
Information available indicates that 20 players, three club officials, the driver and his mate were travelling in the vehicle when the accident occurred.
The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, while details about the severity of the injuries and the current condition of those receiving treatment have yet to be established.
It is also unclear whether any of the injured players or officials have been discharged from the hospital.
The club’s scheduled encounter against Shacor Supper Stars FC has also been thrown into uncertainty following the incident.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is yet to release an official statement on the accident or provide further details about the condition of the injured players and officials.
