Former international Christian Obi has died in a ghastly road crash involving top Nigerian club Heartland.
The Owerri club confirmed the death of the coach, while several players have been hospitalised.
“With sadness in our heart and total submission to the will of God, Heartland FC announce the death of Christian Power Obi, who died on Friday 23rd August, 2024, from a road accident enroute Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to participate in the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme Pre-season Tournament,” announced a statement by Heartland.
Coach Obi won promotion for Heartland when he led the club to win the NNL playoffs in Asaba, Delta State, in the 2022-2023 season.
Unfortunately, he was also in charge when the team were relegated from the NPFL this past season.
Speculations are rife they will play in the NPFL in the new season, which kicks off August 31, by buying the slot of Beyond Limits Academy.
This is not the will of God, this is total negligence on the part of Nigeria’s government that refused to keep the citizens safe and protected. Not providing the basic things a serious government is supposed to provide for its citizens is the reason the crash happened. Make no mistake about this, things like good roads, security of its citizens, food security are not luxury, they are basic human needs. Ehat happened is not an accident because it could have been prevented had the people in Nigeria’s government took its responsibilities seriously people by doing the work of the people instead of always blaming God for their stupidity and backwardness.
This is not the will of God, this is total negligence on the part of Nigeria’s government that refused to keep the citizens safe and protected. Not providing the basic things a serious government is supposed to provide for its citizens is the reason the crash happened. Make no mistake about this, things like good roads, security of its citizens, food security are not luxury, they are basic human needs. What happened is not an accident, it could have been prevented had the people in Nigeria’s government took their responsibilities seriously by doing the work of the people instead of always blaming God for their stupidity and backwardness.