According to the statement released by the team, the incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from Gqeberha, following their hard-fought 3–0 victory against Chippa United. Upon encountering a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved. Tragically, while attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries.
“Coach Ouaddou, along with the five affected staff members, were immediately transported to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. The Club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide updates on their recovery in due course.” read the statement.
They added that at this stage, their priority is the health and wellbeing of their colleagues.
“The Club has made arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time. We ask for privacy and respect for those involved as they focus on recovery.”
