Heartland FC of Owerri on Wednesday was involved in a road accident in the city of Maiduguri, according to Vanguard.
The Nigeria Professional Football League travelled to Maiduguri to face El-Kanemi Warriors in a league tie.
According to reports no deaths was recorded but some of the players sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently on their way to the hospital for treatment.
The accident which occurred as the team was moving into the city centre from the airport left about seven players and three officials injured.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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