English-born Nigerian footballer, Jordan Chiedozie is in a coma after being hit by a car on the road.
The 30-year-old had played for non-league club Bashley FC against Tavistock over the weekend. Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor experienced a flat tire on the road on their way back from the away game.
The footballer got “life-changing, and potentially life-threatening” injuries after being hit by another vehicle on the M27 while stepping out to inspect the flat tire situation.
Reacting to the incident, the club, in a statement, wrote: “Everyone connected with Bashley Football Club is devastated by the news of our player Jordan Chiedozie, currently in the hospital with life-changing, and potentially life-threatening injuries, after a serious car crash.
“Jordan was taken to Southampton Hospital with multiple broken bones and other physical injuries. At this time, he remains in a controlled coma.”
