Cape Coast-based club suffers scare en route to league fixture against Halifax Ladies.

The Ghana Women’s Premier League team, Lady Strikers, encountered a road accident on the Tema Motorway on Saturday, November 16, 2024, while traveling for a match against Halifax Ladies. The incident occurred as the team headed to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Park in Tema New Town for their fourth-round league game.

Reports indicate that the team’s bus veered off the road and tipped onto its side, with images circulating on social media showing the aftermath of the accident. Some players were seen with head bandages, raising concerns about the extent of their injuries. However, further details regarding their health conditions remain unknown at this time.

The accident has cast uncertainty over the status of the scheduled match, with no confirmation yet on whether it will proceed or be postponed.

Lady Strikers, who have collected four points from their first three games this season, are currently navigating a challenging start to their campaign, and this incident adds to their woes.

Updates on the players’ well-being and the match’s status are expected in due course.