Tragedy has hit Nigeria Professional Football League side, Remo Stars as their goalkeeper trainer, Muhammed Abdullahi Perez has died after being involved in a road accident on Friday night in Ogun State.
Remo Stars confirmed the death of 40 year old Perez on their Twitter handle on Saturday morning.
“With great pain in our heart we announce the demise of first team Goalkeeper trainer Muhammed Abdullahi Perez,” the club tweeted.
“Perez was unfortunately hit by an unknown bus, which was driving against traffic, on his way home in Ikenne and was rushed to the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital where he passed away late last night.”
The deceased was survived by a wife and children.
He was buried on Saturday at the Ikenne Central Mosque cemetery according to Islamic rites.
Remo who are currently 14th in the league table will take on Sunshine Stars in Akure in a matchday 18 NPFL game on Sunday.
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