Lady Strikers FC, a team competing in the Malta Guinness Ghana Women’s Premier League, was involved in a serious road accident on the Tema Motorway while traveling for their Match Day 4 fixture against Halifax Queens.
The Cape Coast-based club was en route to Tema for the crucial league encounter when the accident occurred.
Preliminary reports indicate that several players sustained injuries, some of which are believed to be severe.
The injured were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical care.
The accident took place on the busy Tema Motorway, a key route connecting several cities in Ghana.
The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear.
Witnesses at the scene reported a significant disruption in traffic following the incident, as emergency services worked to assist those involved.
Efforts are underway to gather more information about what caused the crash, with authorities expected to release an official report.
The injured players were swiftly taken to a local medical facility for treatment.
While the full extent of the injuries has not yet been disclosed, club officials and medical staff are monitoring their condition closely.
Club representatives have refrained from making a detailed statement at this time, instead focusing on ensuring the well-being of the affected players and staff.
The news of the accident has sparked widespread concern within Ghana’s football community.
Messages of solidarity and well-wishes for a speedy recovery have been pouring in from fans, rival teams, and football officials.
The Ghana Football Association issued a statement expressing its concern, saying: “Our thoughts are with Lady Strikers FC during this difficult time.
We extend our prayers to the injured players and staff and wish them a quick recovery.”
The scheduled match against Halifax Queens is now in doubt.
League officials are expected to announce whether the game will be rescheduled.
This incident has reignited conversations about the safety of travel arrangements for sports teams across the country.
Many have called for increased measures to ensure the security and well-being of athletes during long-distance journeys for league fixtures.
Lady Strikers FC has been a prominent team in the Ghana Women’s Premier League, and the accident has highlighted the challenges they and other teams face in maintaining safe travel conditions.
Updates on the condition of the players and any rescheduling of the match are expected in the coming days.
The footballing world continues to rally around Lady Strikers, hoping for a swift recovery for all those affected by the unfortunate event.
