Heartbreak Turns To Horror: Abakaliki FC Involved In Ghastly Crash Hours After Cup Loss

Published June 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Abakaliki FC faced a double tragedy as a bus transporting club officials was involved in an accident while returning to Ebonyi State from Lagos. The crash occurred just hours after the team suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Kwara United in the President Federation Cup final held at Onikan Stadium on Saturday, June 28.

In a statement shared via the club’s official Facebook page, the Nigeria National League (NNL) side confirmed that the accident happened in the early hours of Sunday along the Benin-Ore Expressway.

Fortunately, no lives were lost and no injuries were reported. However, the bus sustained minor damage during the incident.

The club explained that the accident happened when the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to rear-end a moving truck near Ondo.

The statement read:
“To God be the glory, no injuries and no lives were lost. On our return trip from Lagos after yesterday’s President Federation Cup final, one of our official vehicles suffered brake failure along the Ondo expressway and collided with a moving truck from behind.
We give thanks to God that everyone is safe and sound.”

This accident comes just weeks after a tragic crash involving Kano State athletes returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, which claimed the lives of 21 individuals.

The latest incident has once again brought attention to the dangers faced by Nigerian athletes—particularly footballers—who often travel long distances by road to participate in competitions across the country.