Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare has commiserated with Families and Enugu Rangers FC over the death of their players, Emmanuel Ogbu and Ifeanyi George in a car accident.

Recall that George and Emmanuel died on the spot during the accident on Sunday with another passenger who is a friend to George, Eteka Gabriel, also among the casualties.

In a condolence message via his twitter handle on Monday, Dare stated that the death of the duo remains a big loss to Nigerian football.

“Sad day for football. Again, the death of Ifeanyi George of Rangers International, Enugu in a ghastly motor accident concentrates the mind,” he tweeted.

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“A very painful death. Emmanuel Ogbu, a youth footballer died along with Ifeanyi May God console their families. I share in their grief.”

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Greg Afamah
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