Crown FC involved in traffic accident on way to AFH preseason tournament

Ogbomoso-based Crown FC were involved in a road accident while traveling to Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, for the AFH pre-season tournament ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigerian National League (NNL) season.

According to an official statement issued by the club’s media team on Thursday, the incident involved the team’s Toyota Coaster bus, which allegedly collided with a trailer during the journey to Ebedei Stadium, the venue of the tournament.

The club revealed that the driver suffered serious injuries, while some players and officials also suffered injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention.

However, as of the time of the statement, no victims had been reported.

The Crown FC management, under the leadership of coach Waheed Bello Adeolu, expressed concern for the well-being of the traveling contingent, assuring fans and stakeholders that the situation was being treated with the utmost seriousness.

The club also appealed to administrators, fans and football supporters to remain calm and keep the affected members of the team in their prayers.

Crown FC further urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the incident, highlighting that the safety, well-being and recovery of the injured driver, players and officials remained its immediate priority.