Crown FC mourns driver after fatal road accident

By Tosin Omojola

The management of Nigeria National League (NNL) side Crown FC of Ogbomoso has confirmed the death of its team driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, who succumbed to multiple injuries sustained in a road accident.

The club’s bus, driven by the late Amole, was involved in a fatal accident near the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) area while travelling to Ogun State for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament in Sagamu.

In a statement, Crown FC said the 54-year-old driver was pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Ogbomoso.

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the management of Crown FC of Ogbomoso announces the death of our team driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, aged 54, who lost his life following the road accident involving the club’s travelling party on its way to Ijebu-Ode for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament in Sagamu, Ogun State.

“The driver, who sustained serious injuries in the unfortunate incident, was later pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Ogbomoso last night. His death is a devastating loss to the club, and we are deeply saddened by the tragic development,” the statement read.

The club extended its condolences to Amole’s immediate family, friends and loved ones, praying that God would grant them the strength and comfort to bear the loss.

It described the deceased as an important member of its travelling party, adding that his death had plunged the club into mourning.

Crown FC also expressed solidarity with the injured members of the travelling party and appreciated those who had offered prayers, expressed concern and supported the club since the accident.

The management urged the public, supporters and residents of Ogbomoso to keep the bereaved family, injured members of the travelling party and the entire club in their prayers.