Several players and officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS), Ilorin, were involved in a road accident along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway yesterday.

Investigations by THISDAY indicate that the bus driver, one passenger seated at the front, and some players sustained injuries in the crash.

It was learned that the incident occurred as the team was returning to Ilorin following their weekend match against Sporting Lagos FC in Lagos.

Media Director of the ABS FC, Mr. Toshiba Michael, confirmed the incident.

He said that the accident occurred along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway when the team was returning to Ilorin after their match against Sporting Lagos with no life lost.

Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Mr. Kumbi Titiloye, through the club’s General Manager, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, expressed shock over the unfortunate incident, extending heartfelt sympathy to the management and players of ABS FC.

“This is a sad development and very unfortunate. I pray for God’s guidance and protection in all our travels,” Badawiy stated.

ABS Ilorin, a Kwara-based team, is currently competing in the 2024/25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.