Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko has expressed shock at the accident involving some players of Rangers International on Sunday morning which led to the death of their striker and CHAN Eagles International, Ifeanyi George.
Dikko who contacted the club management on getting the report of the accident, commiserated with the club management, team members and fans of the Enugu based club as well as the players immediate family.
“We sympathise with the club at this trying time and pray for the repose of his soul and wish the injured ones a speedy recovery”, the LMC Chairman told the club’s team manager, Amobi Ezeaku and coach, Salisu Yusuf in the phone call.
He urged all Nigeria Football Professional League (NPFL) stakeholders to take all necessary precaution to stay safe amidst the growing Corona Virus Disease (COVID 19) pandemic.
Also several clubs in the NPFL have commiserated with the management of Enugu Rangers over the unfortunate incident.
Some of the clubs include, Rivers United FC, Dakkada Fc of Uyo, Abia Warriors, Kwara and Katsina United who have sympathize with Enugu Rangers
Speaking on behalf of the club, Rivers United general manager, Sir Dr. Okey Kpalukwu expressed shock and sadness at the news while also sending the Rangers family the heartfelt concern and condolences from the Rivers United family.
“We are in shock and pain at the shocking news of George’s painful demise and our thoughts and prayers are with the Rangers family at this very sad moment,” Sir Dr. Kpalukwu said to the team media department.
Katsina United in their own message signed by its chairman, Abdussamad Badamasi described the death of Ifeanyi George as a great loss to football fraternity in Nigeria.
“I couldn’t believe when I read the sad story. This is very pathetic and a great loss to Nigeria. On behalf of all of us at Katsina United , we pray for the souls of departed to rest in peace”
NPFL new comers, Dakkada FC of Uyo also condoled with Rangers over the unfortunate incident
In a statement the club expressed a deep sense of grief over the ghastly motor accident.
