Oyo APC mourns Shooting Stars assistant coach, Olowookere

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of Shooting Stars’s newly appointed assistant coach, Akin Olowookere, describing it as a devastating loss that came at a crucial time in the team’s push to reclaim its glory.

Olowookere, who had only recently joined the club’s technical crew, was said to have collapsed during a training session on Monday morning. The incident occurred at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, where the team was holding preparations for the upcoming season.

Witnesses reported that the coach slumped without warning in the middle of the session. Despite efforts to revive him on the pitch and subsequent medical attention, he was confirmed dead shortly afterwards.

In a statement issued today and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC lamented Olowookere’s death, which it noted was a great loss not only to the family of the deceased but also the 3Sc family and the global soccer community.

“We had noted the enthusiasm and passion with which the new coaching crew of the Oluyole Warriors accepted the offer to serve our darling team, as it was expected that they would change the record of 3Sc’s poor performance in the last 26 years, with coach Olowookere playing a key role, but the unfortunate thing happened, and the man (Akin Olowookere) lost his life in active service.

“Our deepest condolences go to the family of the deceased, the entire management and staff l as well as supporters of the Oluyole Warriors across the globe. May God rest his soul and grant his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss,” APC stated.

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