Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who played for Uganda’s Vipers Sports Club, tragically lost his life on Monday, February 24, 2025, following a motorcycle accident on Entebbe Road in Kampala.
The 29-year-old was reportedly on his way to a club training session after dropping a friend at Entebbe Airport when the accident occurred.
Lawal joined Vipers SC in July 2022 from Rwanda’s AS Kigali and played a key role in their 2022/23 Uganda Premier League title win. This season, he featured in eight league matches.
Before moving to East Africa, Lawal had an impressive career in the Nigerian Premier League, playing for clubs such as Kano Pillars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, and Nasarawa United.
In an official statement, Vipers SC expressed their profound grief: “We are heartbroken to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal, who left us this morning. His body has been taken to a medical facility for a post-mortem examination. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lawal’s family, fans, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Fans, teammates, and the football community have been mourning his loss, honoring his dedication and contributions to the sport.
Lawal’s passing marks a major loss for Vipers SC and the wider football community.
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