Breaking: Ikorodu United in auto-crash en route Makurdi

Nigeria Professional Football League side,
Ikorodu United, were on Friday involved in a
ghastly auto crash.

The accident happened at about 4pm along AMA
Brewery Road 9th Mile, Enugu.

The team was travelling in a Chisco bus, which
collided with a truck that over-turned and burst
into flames.

Ikorodu United at the moment are the bottom
team in the Nigeria League; having only
recorded a paltry 15 points from 21 games.

The league’s bottom club were travelling from
their Lagos base to Makurdi, Benue State for
NPFL Match Day 22 fixture with Lobi Stars billed
for Sunday, June 19, 2016.

The club in a tweet via its Twitter handle,
@FCIkoroduunited said: “Ikorodu United bus
was involved in an accident on their way to
Makurdi at about 4pm today.

"We give glory to God for His Mercy in our lives.
The players sustained minor injuries.

"The players sustained minor injuries.

"None of Ikorodu United players died but
sustained minor injuries.

"It is an 18 seater bus. We praise God."