Players and officials of Heartland FC of Owerri were on Friday involved in an accident on their way to Abakaliki for a Pre-season tournament, in Ebonyi State.
According to information from the Naze millionaires, the club’s vehicle was involved in the accident on their way to Abakaliki for the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Pre Season Tournament.
The accident happened at Umunna close to Okigwe in Imo State.
The vehicle in its attempt to dodge an incoming vehicle collided with another carelessly parked vehicle from another accident.
Sadly the accident claimed the life of head coach Christian Obi.
“Some players and officials sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital,” a statement from the club said.
