- Olowokere and others were appointed by the Oluyole Warriors after the NPFL club parted ways with the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching crew
Newly appointed Shooting Stars assistant coach, Akin Olowokere, has passed away during the Ibadan-based football club’s training session on Monday.
The former Sunshine Stars player and coach was said to have slumped and was swiftly attended to by medics.
The incident happened at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, while the team was training for Matchday 2 of the ValueJet Cup 2025.
Olowokere, who is one of the coaches that were recently appointed by 3SC, was then rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he was confirmed dead.
Olowokere and others were appointed by the Oluyole Warriors after the NPFL club parted ways with the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching crew.
Meanwhile, details surrounding the circumstances of his death are still sketchy, and official statements are pending.
Olowokere, a former player for Sunshine Stars of Akure, was widely respected in the football community, and his sudden death has left many in shock.
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