Chiefs star Manyama survives car accident
The midfielder has been treated for minor injuries to his knee and elbow and has since been discharged from hospital.
Lebogang Manyama of Kaizer Chiefs (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
The accident, which involved four cars, occurred on the N1 North between Malibongwe Drive and William Nicol Drive.
According to a statement issued by Chiefs, Lebogang Manyama was on his way from training when the accident happened.
“Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Lebogang Manyama was involved in a car accident on Tuesday afternoon. The player was driving home from training when the incident took place.
“He was rushed to hospital for examinations and x-rays. Doctors treated him for minor injuries to his knee and elbow and he has since been discharged.
“Manyama will be assessed further by the doctors to determine the extent of the injuries and advise when he will be fit to train again.”
Manayama could miss Chiefs’ clash against Black Leopards in the Telkom Knockout last-16 round at the FNB Stadium on Sunday.
《Fourways》 @EMER_G_MED attending to a serious accident on the N1 North after Malibongwe. 4 vehicles involved. Expect heavy traffic delays. @EWNTraffic @GTP_Traffstats @News24 @ilovefourways pic.twitter.com/ZCmm1nVtQD
— EMER-G-MED (@EMER_G_MED) October 16, 2018
Lebogang Manyama standing next to his badly damaged BMW
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