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“Player dies, several injured in accident involving Nigerian football team”
“In a statement, Ms Yusuf said the team was travelling from Ikenne, Ogun State, to honour its league fixture at the Olympic Pitch, Sonya, Ijesha, Lagos State, when the accident occurred”
One player died and several were injured in a road accident involving Ayisat Yusuf Football Academy en route to Lagos.
Key points
- Ayisat Yusuf Football Academy confirms death of a player after a road accident.
- Several other players and the team driver sustained injuries, according to the founder.
- The team was traveling from Ikenne, Ogun State to Lagos for a league fixture.
- The incident adds to a history of road accidents involving Nigerian football contingents.
- The academy pledges support for the injured and the bereaved family while awaiting updates.
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