A very serious loss has once again hit the world of sport, the former athlete lost his life in a tragic road accident
Once again a tragedy has struck the world of football. Especially the Nigerian one since the family was affected Babangida. The former footballer Ibrahim he lost his life in a terrifying car accident where his brother was also involved Tijani. The latter, in fact, was on board the car. The man’s condition is critical, although he is conscious. According to what was reported by some sources and local media, it seems that Tijani’s wife and one of their collaborators were also injured.
All of them are hospitalized. Medical staff are keeping them under observation. The accident occurred on the stretch of road between Kaduna and Zaria. Up to this moment, however, no other details have been made known about what caused this accident and, consequently, what the circumstances were.
Mourning in football, Ibrahim Babangida dies: his brother Tijani is serious
Currently Tijani Babangida He serves as the President of the Professional Footballers’ Association of Nigeria. A symbol of his national team where he collected 36 caps. His appearance at the Atlanta Olympic Games where he won the gold medal was unforgettable. The general secretary of the organization and former footballer also confirmed the news of the accident, Emmanuel Babayaro. A family, the Babangida one, which has its name engraved in Nigerian football.
Tijani played in the Netherlands in the ranks of Roda and of theAjax. Haruna took his first steps in Barcelona’s youth team to become a real promise of world football. Ibrahim, the victim of the accident, also grew up in the Eredivisie where he wore the shirt of Volendam.
Among the three brothers, however, the one who has had an important success is undoubtedly Tijani. After playing in the Netherlands he ended his football career playing for Al-Ittihad and Chanchug Yatai. In his palmares he can boast of having won the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup. With Nigeria he participated in the 1998 World Cup in France. Four appearances also topped by a goal against Denmark in the round of 16.
News that inevitably shocked the entire African country which mourns one of its symbols. Many, in fact, are remembering him on social networks and have thanked him for everything he managed to donate to the Nigerian movement.
