Ayisat Yusuf Grieves Loss of Player in Tragic Accident

Ayisat Yusuf, assistant coach of the Ayisat Yusuf Football Academy, mourned the loss of a player who died in a road accident while the team was traveling from Ikenne, Ogun State, to play a league fixture at the Olympic Pitch, Sonya, Ijesha, Lagos State. In a heartfelt statement on Facebook, Yusuf, a former Super Falcons player, described the deceased as a beloved member of her football family and expressed the academy's devastation over the tragedy.

Several other players sustained injuries, with some requiring urgent medical attention, and the team driver was also seriously affected. Yusuf appealed to the football community and the public for prayers and support for the affected players and their families.

She extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. Yusuf assured that the academy is committed to the welfare of those affected and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.