The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has mourned the death of Crown Football Club driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident on the Ijebu-Ode Road.
Alli also prayed for the speedy recovery of the club’s injured players and officials, who are receiving treatment following the crash.
The Crown FC team, popularly known as the Ajilete Warriors, was travelling to Ijebu-Ode for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League season when the accident occurred.
Amole, 54, reportedly died on Thursday night after battling injuries sustained in the crash.
In a condolence message personally signed by him, Alli described the incident as a painful loss to the club and the entire football community in Oyo State.
He said he received the news of the accident with shock and profound grief, noting that Amole’s death was particularly painful because he died while performing his duties.
“This is heartbreaking in its rawest form. To lose Mr Yinusa Amole, a loyal, dedicated and hardworking man who died in active service to our darling state, is devastating,” he said.
The senator described the deceased as an integral member of the Crown FC family, adding that his contribution to the club went beyond his role as a driver.
Alli extended his condolences to Amole’s immediate family, the club’s chairman, management, technical crew, players, supporters and the people of Ogbomoso.
He also expressed concern for the injured players and officials, praying for their full recovery.
“I also pray for the speedy and complete recovery of our injured players and officials who are currently receiving treatment. May God speed up their healing,” he added.
Alli reaffirmed his solidarity with Crown FC at what he described as a difficult moment for the club, noting that the team remained a source of pride to Oyo State.
He prayed that God would comfort Amole’s family and grant the entire Crown FC community the strength to bear the loss.
