Nigerians have taken to social media to mourn the untimely death of footballer Sabiru Olayinka Adeniji, offering condolences to his family following his tragic passing in the United Kingdom.
Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers in Halstead, Essex, died in hospital on Friday after being admitted to intensive care on January 25 with a severe brain stem injury. His wife and young daughter, who traveled from Nigeria, arrived too late to be with him before his passing. A fundraising appeal set up to support the family has raised over £16,000 of its £17,000 target, helping cover travel and accommodation expenses.
Fans and friends flooded social media with messages of grief. @aspireduhu wrote, “My condolences to the family. It’s painful seeing a young blood depart. It can’t be our portion… Amen.” @georgeboro1876 added, “R.I.P. too young to leave us. Heart goes out to his wife and daughter.” Close friend @Sarhmkhinhg expressed devastation, stating, “We absolutely lost him… My brother is gone… This is sad… My childhood buddy is no more… I am devastated… Rest on my brother rest on.”
The tributes highlight the deep shock felt by Nigerians and the football community, as they continue to mourn Adeniji while rallying around his grieving family.
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