Tijani Babangida, who won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games and currently serves as President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), was involved in the accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Road on Thursday.
The accident claimed the life of Tijani’s younger brother, Ibrahim Babangida, while the PFAN president and his wife are currently receiving treatment at Shika Hospital in Zaria.
Emmanuel Babayaro, Tijani’s former teammate and General Secretary of PFAN, confirmed the news, expressing condolences and asking for prayers for Tijani and his family.
“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Eoad.
“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.
“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” Emmanuel Babayaro announced.
When newsmen reached out to Babayaro for more details, he confirmed the incident.
He said, “Yes, it is true. The accident happened while they were on their way to Zaria from Kaduna.
“His brother Babangida died on the spot from the accident. The accident happened today (Thursday) this afternoon and his wife was also involved in the accident.
“He is currently admitted at Shika Hospital in Zaria, where he is receiving treatment and to the glory of God he is conscious.”
The late Ibrahim, aged 47 and a retired footballer himself, was known for his participation in the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eagles squad in Japan.
He played for various local teams like Bank of The North, Stationery Stores and Katsina United on the domestic scene before joining Dutch side Volendam in 1997.
KanyiDaily had also reported how Nollywood actress, Bimbo Adebayo suffered injuries in a severe car accident in Lagos.
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