Heartland FC players and officials were on their way Maiduguri where they are to face El-Kanemi Warriors in a league tie.

Pulse Sports learnt that the accident happened around 3pm on Wednesday with some of the players and officials seriously injured.

The injured victims have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the NPFL are yet to notify of a change in the schedule of the fixture.

Heartland FC are 18th on the NPFL table with nine wins, 10 draws and 13 loses in 32 games.