Tag: Footballer
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[Video] Pandemonium in Ogun as angry mob clash with police over killing of Remo Stars’ Assistant Captain
An angry mob on Saturday stormed a police station in Sagamu, Ogun State, after a police officer reportedly caused the death of Tiyamu Kazeem, a footballer. Kazeem played for Ogun State-based Remo Stars Football club. Videos and pictures of how the mob vented their anger on the officers and destroyed some properties of the police…
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Former Nigerian footballer Philip Osondu dies at 48
Former Nigerian footballer, Philip Osondu has died in Belgium after taking self to the hospital to be examined on Thursday. He was said to have felt unwell at work and decided to visit the hospital where he subsequently died. Osondu played regularly for the youth teams of Nigeria, but never reached the first team. In…
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Gunmen shoot footballer dead in Amsterdam
Police in Amsterdam have launched a manhunt for two men on a black scooter, after they killed a footballer, Kelvin Maynard on Wednesday night. Kelvin Maynard, a former Burton Albion defender was shot and killed near a fire station, while in his car. He was 32 years old. The Dutch-Surinamese player was playing for non-league…
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JUST IN: Former world footballer of the year, George Weah elected Liberia’s president
The 1995 winner of the FIFA player of the year and Former Monaco player, George Weah, has emerged winner of the Presidential rerun elections in Liberia after winning 12 of the 15 counties in the west African country. The elated former footballer took to his Twitter account to announce his win thanking his supporters. It…