The team bus conveying coaches and U-19 players of the Kano Pillars has been involved in a road accident.
The accident occurred on Monday while the players were en route to New Jos Stadium in Plateau for their matchday 5 fixture in the U-19 Youth League against Plateau United.
In a statement released via X, Kano Pillars revealed that several players sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The club added that no fatalities have been reported.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that the Kano Pillars FC U-19 team bus was involved in a road accident earlier today while en route to the New Jos Stadium for their matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 youth league against Plateau United U-19,” the statement reads.
“Several players and the driver sustained inj¥ries in the unfortunate incident and have been promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported at this time, and the medical team is closely monitoring the situation.”
The fixture between Kano Pillars and Plateau United has also been postponed until further notice.The Nigerian U-19 Youth League started in 2024. Thirty football teams are participating in the competition which is divided into northern and southern conferences.
