Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who played for Uganda’s Vipers Sports Club, tragically passed away yesterday following a motorcycle accident in Uganda.
The incident occurred while Lawal was on his way to a club training session, having just dropped off a friend at Entebbe Airport.
Lawal, 29, had been an integral part of Vipers SC since joining the team in July 2022 from Rwanda’s AS Kigali.
He played a crucial role in their 2022/23 Uganda Premier League title victory and had made eight league appearances this season.
Prior to his move to East Africa, Lawal represented clubs such as Kano Pillars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, and Nasarawa United.
Vipers SC expressed their deep sorrow in an official statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal.”
His body has been transferred to a medical facility for postmortem examination. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lawal’s family, club fans, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
The football community has been mourning the loss of Abubakar Lawal, with fans, teammates, and fellow athletes paying tribute to his dedication and contributions to the sport.
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