The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, has expressed rude shock and deep sadness over the sudden demise of the driver attached to Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso, Mr. Yinusa Popoola.
Hon. Adegoke noted that Mr. Popoola was hale and hearty before embarking on the journey to Ijebu-Ode for the pre-season of Nigeria National League (NNL) 2026/2027 football season alongside other team members on Thursday, October 15, 2026, before the unfortunate incident that led to his death.
The Commissioner described the late Mr. Popoola as a hardworking, dutiful and amiable personality whose dedication, commitment and valuable services to Crown Football Club would forever be missed and fondly remembered.
She further noted that immediately after the unfortunate incident occurred, the late driver was urgently brought back to Ibadan for medical attention following injuries sustained and his broken legs, while other members of the team reportedly suffered minor bruises.
Hon. Adegoke commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, the entire management, players and staff of Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso, his friends and associates, as well as the entire football community, over this irreparable loss.
The Commissioner prayed that Almighty God would grant the family of the deceased, the Crown Football Club family and all those affected by the unfortunate incident the fortitude to bear the painful loss. She also wished the other team members who sustained injuries a speedy recovery.
