It was weeping and wailing, Tuesday, 24 November, 2020, when the National League side, Ogbomoso United FC, lost one of its players, Rasaq Adetayo, to the cold hands of death.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adetayo, 24, a former Crown FC Feeder player died after a brief illness.
The Media Officer of Ogbomoso United FC, Stephen Adetunji, who confirmed the death of the player, described the development as unfortunate.
“With deep sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of one of our players, Rasaq Adetayo, popularly called ‘Aro.’
“He passed away in the early hour of this morning (November 24, 2020). Rasaq, previously played for Young Stars, White Stars and Crown FC Feeder Club before joining Ogbomoso United FC.
“He died after a brief illness. May Almighty Allah comfort the family and the entire football community.
“It’s a sad day for Ogbomoso United,” he added.//nan
Adetayo’s death was coming barely two months after a retired international, Ajibade Babalade, had also died in Ibadan, also in Oyo State, at the age of 48. He was a defender of no mean repute.
- Rasaq Adetayo, Ajibade Babalade