Black Stars Technical Team Safe after Road Accident

Ghanaian Football Association confirms safety of Black Stars technical team following road accident

Team involved in a road accident while returning from a scouting mission

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a statement confirming the safety of the Black Stars technical team following a road accident on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The accident occurred while the team was returning from a scouting mission in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. According to the GFA, the team's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle, resulting in minor injuries to some of the occupants.

The injured members of the technical team were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The GFA has stated that the injuries are not life-threatening and that all the team members are in stable condition.

Statement from the Ghana Football Association

"The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to inform the general public that the Black Stars technical team was involved in a road accident on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, while returning from a scouting mission in the Ashanti Region," the GFA said in a statement.

"The accident occurred when the team's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Some members of the technical team sustained minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment," the statement added.

"The GFA is relieved to announce that all the injured team members are in stable condition and the injuries are not life-threatening. The Association wishes them a speedy recovery."

Background

The Black Stars technical team, led by head coach Otto Addo, had been on a scouting mission in the Ashanti Region to assess potential players for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The accident occurred on the Accra-Kumasi highway, near the town of Nkawkaw. The team was traveling in a Toyota Hiace minibus when it collided with a Nissan Urvan bus.

The GFA has expressed its gratitude to the medical team at the hospital for their prompt attention and care of the injured team members.

Conclusion

The GFA has assured the public that the Black Stars technical team is safe and that the injuries sustained in the accident are not life-threatening.

The Association has also wished the injured team members a speedy recovery and has expressed its gratitude to the medical team at the hospital for their care.