Plateau United FC Number Choice goalkeeper, Favour Bala and Coaches Longji Mikuk and Olufemi Raphael escaped death as a tipper with a failed brake ran into their vehicle after training on Tuesday afternoon. According to Coach Femi, who was the driver narrates to www.ssimedia247.com.ng: “We just left the stadium after training, drove to the Ferin gada round about, and as we were making the turn, we just heard people shouting. Before we could look, a tipper with a failed break just hit the car we are in from the side.”The Plateau State Football Association, after hearing the news, immediately rushed to the hospital where the player and the coaches were receiving treatment. The PFA Chairman, Hon(Dr.) Prince Suleiman Yahaya Kwande, said: “We thank God that it’s not more than this. We are happy that they are not badly hit. Going by the damage on the car, it’s a miracle that they are not that injured. We still chatted together even on their beds. And most importantly, they are well been attended to by the doctors.”Both Plateau United fc Technical Adviser, Shola Adegun, and his assistant, Caleb Yepieng Theophilus, are with them in the hospital. The Plateau State Football Association Board, who were led to the hospital by its Chairman, Hon Prince Suleiman Yahaya Kwande includes: PFA Deputy Chairman, Ezra Godit, PFA Vice Chairman, Abu Pakwai, Chairman, Plateau State Coaches Association, Victor Wikkadason, Chaorman,Plateau State Referees Council, Joshua Baba Gotom, Media Head/Plateau State NLO Clubs Chairman, Sammy Adesoji, Chairman, Langtang South Local Government Council FA Chairman, Godfrey Ayuba, PFA Protocol Officer, Mizim Emmanuel, among others.
