Heartland FC accident scene
Heartland FC was involved in a ghastly accident, with their head coach and former Nigeria goalkeeper, Christian Obi losing his life.
According to sketchy reports on the clubs Facebook page, the accident occurred in Okigwe en route to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, where the Naze Millionaires were to participate in the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT preseason tournament.
Some players and other officials sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Aged 57, Obi, who coached the team last season, was a Nigeria youth international goalkeeper who competed in the Mens Football Tournament of the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. (The PUNCH)
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