Super Eagles during a training session
Super Eagles eligible forward Jordan Chiedozie is now recuperating in a Southampton hospital after he was hit by a car last weekend; npflupdates.com reports.
Chiedozie is the son of a former football John Chiedozie, and is currently contracted with Bashley Football club.
According to reports, the player and his team’s physio were returning after a game last weekend before they had a flat tyre.
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Both individuals had alighted from the vehicle to inspect the level of damage, before an approaching vehicle hit the Super Eagles eligible.
The club’s physio Reghian wasn’t injured, but was left traumatized following the incident.
The driver of the said vehicle has since been arrested and will be charged for drinking and driving.
Super Eagles eligible Jordan hospitalised after being hit by a car
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Narrating the incident, a Club’s official statement as quoted by PUNCH read,
“Everyone connected with Bashley Football Club is devastated by the news that our player Jordan Chiedozie is currently in hospital with what is described as ‘life-changing, and potentially life-threatening’ injuries after a serious car crash.
Jordan was travelling back from Saturday’s Southern League match at Tavistock with club physio Reighan Taylor when they pulled over onto the hard shoulder of the M27 near Southampton to investigate a flat tyre.
“They were both outside the vehicle when it was hit heavily from behind by another car. The driver of that vehicle has been arrested for alleged ‘drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Jordan was taken to Southampton Hospital suffering multiple broken bones and other physical injuries. At this time, he remains in a controlled coma.
“Reighan was not hurt physically but has suffered severe trauma. She was able to use her skills to provide immediate, although in such circumstances, very basic, first aid to Jordan at the scene. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Jordan and his family, and of course with Reighan, at what is a difficult time for all connected with Bashley FC.
“In view of the seriousness of the situation, the club has applied to the Southern League to have Tuesday’s scheduled home match against Thatcham Town postponed. The Southern League has respectfully agreed with the request.”
Meanwhile, Bashley FC boss David Lewis has expressed his deep concern; and since sent prayers to Chiedozie.
According to the gaffer, the incident has taken an emotional toll on the squad.
“Everyone at the club is completely stunned by what happened, and our thoughts at the moment are far more with Jordan and his family, and with Reighan than they are with football.
“Jordan’s teammates are understandably in bits, and I am certain would not want to play so soon after this terrible accident. In such circumstances, I would certainly not want to give a team talk. Therefore, we have applied for Tuesday’s match to be postponed.
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“We are in close touch with Jordan’s immediate family and will do all that we can to support them at this awful time.”
