It’s not good news for the football fraternity when it comes to Arua City FC as it’s players and officials were massively wounded and injured after a bus accident.
According to New Vision, the nasty occurrence happened at about 7:50 pm as the team returned home after taking on Nebbi Central FC.
The official statement from the club revealed at-least nine people have been admitted to hospital after suffering huge injuries.
The six players are, Gibson Elinan, George Munguci, Emma Okello, Boniface Guci, Atabo Boniface Gigi and Abdul Aziz Ayiko while the two officials are technical director, Rashid Apangu, Team Doctor, Mike Ejua.
In the same statement, the club chairperson, Lumu Musa said that what mattered most to him was for the injured to get quick medication.
“Our immediate priority was to ensure, the injured received prompt medical attention, therefore they were swiftly transported to Arua Regional Referral Hospital for treatment,” he was quoted.
“We are closely monitoring their conditions and providing them with the necessary support and care during this challenging time,” he added.
Arua City FC takes part in the West Nile Regional League and owned by the Arua City Council.
