Niger Tornadoes have been thrown into mourning mood following the death of their defender, Hussaini Isah, CompleteSports reports.
Hussaini lost his life during a motorcycle accident along Maitumbi Road, Minna.
“With sorrow heart, we painfully announced the sudden exit of our dedicated and humble defender Hussaini Isah, who lost his life this Monday evening,” the club wrote on their Twitter handle on Monday.
“The defender who just returned to the team after a match suspension due to yellow card accumulation was hit by a reckless motorcycle rider popularly called okada along Maitumbi road, Minna, Niger State.”
The left-back was named man of the match in Niger Tornadoes’ 1-1 Nigeria Professional Football League draw against Kwara United in a match day 21 encounter on Sunday at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna.
He is second player to lose his life in a road accident this year following Chinedu Udoji’s road crash in February.
CLUBS CONDOLE WITH TORNADOES
Meanwhile three Nigeria Professional Football League clubs; Kano Pillars, Kwara United and El-Kanemi Warriors have condoled with Niger Tornadoes on the death of the defender.
“We receive with great sadness the news of the passing away of @NigerTornadoes player Hussaini Isah. May his gentle soul rest in peace. We pray for his family, friends, and all staff and players of Niger Tornadoes to have the fortitude to bear this loss. #RIPHussaini,” Kano Pillars wrote on their Twitter handle.
The management of Kwara United in a statement issued by the media officer of the club, Waheed Bibire expressed shock on the left-back’s unfortunate demise.
They equally pray that Allah will give the family and the entire football enthusiasts the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
El-Kanemi Warriors chairman, Zanna Kakaje also expressed disbelief and shock on Hussaini’s unfortunate death.
He urged the club and the family to take heart and prayed that the late player’s soul rests in the bosom of God Almighty.
