Nigeria, June 4 -- Players and officials of Rivers United escaped serious injury after the club's team bus was involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United.

In a statement issued by the club's Media Officer, Charles Mayuku, Rivers United said the incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp.

The club confirmed that some players and officials sustained minor injuries, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening cases.

"The club can confirm that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident. Thankfully, there ...