Tragedy narrowly averted as Ghana Women’s Premier League team LadyStrikers were reportedly involved in an accident earlier today on the Accra-Tema Motorway. The team was en route to Tema for their league fixture against Halifax Ladies when the unfortunate incident occurred.
According to reports from Gyidiesports, there have been no fatalities, but several players and the driver sustained injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene to provide assistance, and the injured have been transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, but eyewitnesses describe the situation as alarming. Football enthusiasts and stakeholders have since taken to social media to wish the team a speedy recovery.
Both LadyStrikers and Halifax Ladies have yet to issue an official statement regarding the status of the match or the extent of injuries sustained by the players.
This incident has reignited concerns over road safety and the conditions of transport used by local sports teams in Ghana.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.