Another Nigerian Player Dies In Auto Crash

The Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, has been thrown into yet another mourning as Niger Tornadoes defender, Hussaini Isiah lost his life in a ghastly motor accident.

Isiah died on Monday in a motorcycle accident along Maitumbi Road, Minna, Niger State

Niger Tornadoes in a statement on its Twitter handle confirmed the death of the left-back, who was named man of the match in Niger Tornadoes’ 1-1 draw against Kwara United in the NPFL match day 21 encounter on Sunday at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna.

“With sorrowful heart, we painfully announce the sudden exit of our dedicated and humble defender Hussaini Isah, who lost his life this Monday evening,” the club said.

“The defender who just returned to the team after a match suspension due to yellow card accumulation was hit by a reckless motorcycle rider popularly called Okada along Maitumbi road, Minna, Niger State,” the club added.

“We are truly shocked and saddened by the death of Hussaini Isiah, Niger Tornadoes defender.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, Niger Tornadoes and the entire Nigerian football family,” the League management said in a statement on Tuesday.

?@NigerTornadoes defender Hussaini Isah played on Sunday ? Kwara Utd, passed away on Monday in a road mishap#NPFL18 pic.twitter.com/ORrLzj8DfK

— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) May 15, 2018

We commiserate with the management and players of Niger Tornadoes on the death of Hussaini Isah. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Rangers Int. FC (@RangersIntFC) May 14, 2018

We receive with great sadness the news of the passing away of @NigerTornadoes player Hussaini Isah. May his gentle soul rest in peace. We pray for his family, friends, and all staff and players of Niger Tornadoes to have the fortitude to bear this loss. #RIPHussaini

— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) May 14, 2018

Recall that few months ago, former Enyimba skipper Chinedu Udoji died in a ghastly auto crash.