The management of Shooting Stars Football Club have commiserated the family of a member of the Nigeria Referees Association, Oyo State Council, Mr Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi for his passing.
The deceased, who was the chairman, Ona Ara Referees Society, reportedly died on Saturday evening in a ghastly accident.
He was said to be returning from a fitness test in Abuja in company of four others when the unfortunate incident occurred at Osu, Ilesha, Osun State.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi, a fine gentleman.
“It is our prayer that God will grant him eternal rest and give his family, friends and colleagues, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The club also wish the trio of Oni Ebenezer Segun, Ajadi Odunayo and Amos, who sustained injuries in the accident, quick recovery,” the club said.
