NFF mourn with ex-Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida over loss of son and brother Ibrahim

Ex-Nigeria winger Tijani Babangida (L) was involved in a ghastly motor accident with his brother, wife and son

NFF mourn with ex-Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida over loss of son and brother Ibrahim

Ayoola Kelechi 12:59 - 13.05.2024

The Babangida family was beset by tragedy after losing two members of their kin while Tijani sustained serious injuries

The Nigerian Football Federation paid a condolence visit to former Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida, who lost his son and brother, another Nigeria international Ibrahim Babangida following a devastating auto crash that claimed both their lives.

NFF Extends Condolences to Babangida family

In response to the heartbreaking news, the NFF expressed its deepest sympathies to Tijani and his family with President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, along with NFF Executive Committee member Timothy Heman Magaji and General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, paying a condolence visit to the former Ajax forward to offer support and solidarity during this difficult time.

Babangida made 36 appearances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria from 1994 to 2004 and contributed five goals. - X/Super Eagles
Babangida made 36 appearances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria from 1994 to 2004 and contributed five goals. - X/Super Eagles

During the visit, the NFF delegation met with Tijani Babangida at a hospital in Abuja, where he was receiving treatment following the accident. They conveyed heartfelt condolences for the loss of his brother and son, while also praying for the swift recovery of Babangida and his wife, Maryam, who underwent facial surgery and remains in intensive care at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Zaria.

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