PHOTOS: Kisumu RFC involved in road accident
Rugby
By
Waweru Titus
| Feb 01, 2020
Kisumu RFC were involved in a road accident on Friday. [Courtesy]
The much anticipated Kenya Cup clash between Nondies and Kisumu RFC was called off after the latter were involved in a road accident en route to Nairobi on Friday.
"@Nondies v @KisumuRugby fixture called off after Kisumu were involved in a traffic accident en route to Nairobi. No fatalities or major injuries reported. We wish the injured Kisumu players a speedy recovery,” Kenya Rugby Union said in a tweet.
A number of players picked up injuries whose extent is yet to be accessed, according to a statement by Kisumu RFC. The two clubs were to play on Saturday at 2pm at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi.
It is unfortunate that we have had a road accident near Kinungi. We have a few players with injuries yet to be assessed. We shall keep you posted. Thanks for your concerns and prayers,” read the statement.
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Nondescripts RFC wished the players (Kisumu RFC) involved in the accident a quick recovery.
“It’s unfortunate what @KisumuRugby has gone through as they were traveling from the Lakeside to honour this fixture. We wish you all a speedy Recovery.”