Former Nigeria international and head coach of Heartland FC, Christian Obi, yesterday died in a fatal motor accident involving the team.
According to reports on the club’s Facebook page, the accident occurred in Okigwe enroute Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, where the Naze Millionaires were to participate in the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT preseason tournament.
Some players and other officials sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
