Abakaliki FC involved in road accident on return home from cup final

2025 President Federation Cup finalists, Abakaliki FC, were involved in a road accident on their return journey to Ebonyi State following their 4-3 penalty defeat to Kwara United.

According to reports, the incident occurred along the Ore route of Ondo State, with several club officials onboard when the accident happened.

Despite the unfortunate event, no lives were lost and the team has since returned home safely. In a statement on its Facebook page, the club said the accident was caused by a brake failure.

“To God be the glory, no injury and no life was lost. On our way back from Lagos after our yesterday’s president federation cup finals to Ebonyi State today (29/6/2025) one of our vehicles (official’s bus) failed brake along Ondo express high way and hit a moving truck at the back. We thank God, we all are safe and sound.”

The defeat to Kwara United also meant the Nigeria National League (NNL) side missed out on a spot in continental football after Kwara United secured the slot with their victory.

Meanwhile, newly crowned President Federation Cup champions Kwara United are scheduled to return to Ilorin on Monday.