By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Saturday August 24, 2024
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The management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan has expressed shock and sorrow over the unfortunate road accident involving Heartland Football Club of Owerri which claimed the life of Coach Christian Obi.
The condolence message was conveyed in statement issued and signed by the Executive Chairman of the ‘Oluyole Warriors,’ Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan (Akoro).
“We convey our heartfelt sympathy to our brothers, Heartland FC of Owerri, over the death of their coach, Christian Obi, who passed on Friday, from the ghastly accident involving the team.
“We received, with sorrow, the news of the road mishap which occurred near Okigwe, while the team was on its way to Abakaliki to compete in the Tico/pre-season Tournament.
“We are deeply saddened over the demise of Coach Christian Obi who passed on as a result of the unfortunate incident.
“We share in the grief of the entire Heartland FC, Imo State and the Nigerian football fraternity as a whole.
“It is our prayer that God grants the late Obi eternal rest and console his immediate and extended family.
“We wish the injured players and officials, who are presently receiving treatment, quick recovery,” Olaniyan prayed.
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