The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has joined other organisations and individuals in mourning the tragic death of Kano State athletes and officials in a road accident on Saturday on their way back home from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
The NFF expressed grave sorrow and grief over the death of the 22 Kano State athletes and team officials in the fatal crash that occurred near Kano.
“The Nigeria Football Federation and the entire Nigeria football family are in a period of mourning over the demise of these athletes in such tragic circumstances. We mourn deeply with the Kano State Government and all the good and great people of Kano State, on this sad incident” NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau (MON) said on Sunday.
The athletes died 50 kilometres to the city of Kano when their vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a river.
Gusau added: “Our hearts are with their families, friends, loved ones and associates. We pray that the Almighty Allah will grant them eternal rest, and also comfort those they have left behind, as well as the Kano State Government and the people of Kano State in general.”
