Heartland coach confirmed dead in a car crash after team bus collided with tipper

• Heartland FC of Imo State was involved in a serious motor accident on Friday.

• Head coach Christian Obi was confirmed dead as a result of the incident.

• The accident occurred near Umunna, close to Okigwe, while the team was traveling to Abakaliki for a pre-season tournament.

• Several players and officials sustained various injuries during the accident.

On Friday, Heartland FC of Imo State was in a serious car accident that led to the death of their head coach, Christian Obi.

The crash happened near Umunna, close to Okigwe, while the team was traveling to Abakaliki for a pre-season tournament.

Several players and officials were injured and received first aid at a nearby facility.

The passing of Coach Obi, a former Nigerian youth international goalkeeper, has brought sadness to the team.

He was 57 and had a notable career, including playing for Nigeria in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

“The accident happened at Umunna close to Okigwe still within Imo State,” Heartland FC revealed in a statement.

“The vehicle, in its attempt to dodge an oncoming vehicle, collided with another carelessly parked vehicle from another accident.”