Dolphin players in auto crash

Two key players of Dolphin Football Club of Port Harcourt, Ochuko Ojobo and Joe Eyimofe survived a fatal motor accident at Ughelli in Delta State on Monday morning, nigeriasports.com can report.

Joe Eyimofe (left)drove the car
The two players returned from Malabo where they were part of the CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg at about 12.30am on Monday and left Port Harcourt about 5am the same day heading for Warri.

“They actually thought they could rush to Warri and back the same day to catch up with Tuesday morning training, before they met their waterloo at Ughelli,” Team Manager of the club, Diepreye Fiberesima told nigeriasports.com.

“I know the Volkswagen polo car they were driving, belonging to Ochuko was badly damaged, but I cant really tell the extent because I am yet to see the car, but I know the front lights were destroyed and the windscreen shattered.”
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Ojobo(above) also involved in the crash

The Team Manager said he spoke with Eyimofe who confirmed that they had both been discharged from an Ughelli clinic, but while Eyimofe, got off almost unhurt, Ochuko needed stitches on his left hand.

This set back means both players will no doubt be ruled out of Sunday’s week 2 clash against Iwuanyanwu Nationale in Owerri.

Midfielder, Victor Babayaro told nigeriasports.com that while Eyimofe is back to training, Ochuko might be out for at least three weeks since his leg was also affected.