The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has mourned the death of Crown Football Club driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, following a road accident involving the team on Ijebu-Ode Road.
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Amole, 54, reportedly died on Thursday night after battling injuries sustained in the crash while the Ogbomoso-based club was travelling to Ijebu-Ode for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
Alli, in a condolence message personally signed by him, described the incident as a painful loss to Crown FC and the entire Oyo State football community.
He said Amole died while serving the state, describing him as a loyal, dedicated and hardworking member of the club.
The senator extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, as well as the chairman, management, technical crew, players, supporters and people of Ogbomoso over the loss.
He also prayed for the speedy and complete recovery of the injured players and officials receiving treatment following the accident.
Alli described Crown FC as a source of pride to Oyo State and a symbol of resilience, expressing solidarity with the club during the difficult period.
He prayed that God would grant the bereaved family and the entire Crown FC community the strength to bear the loss.
