After Brother Ibrahim Babangida’s Death, Soccer Star, Tijani Babangida Loses Son

Calamity has struck the family of Nigerian Ex-Super Eagles stars again as Tijani Babangida has reportedly lost his son following the same ghastly road accident that cost the life of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida.

GWG.ng earlier reported that the 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold medallist, his wife, brother, son, and maid were involved in a ghastly accident along the Zaria-Kaduna road.

While his younger brother Ibrahim died on the spot, Tijanni and the other occupants of the vehicle were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Citing a close family friend, Daily Trust reported that Tijani’s son eventually died in the hospital as he was badly hurt in the accident. 

The source added that Babangida’s wife, Zainab Waziri, had also lost one of her eyes following the severe damage to her face. “Right now, he is traumatized by the death of his younger brother and his son, who was always with him. His wife has lost one of her eyes because a part of her face was damaged,” the source added. 

Leadership newspaper also reported that the general secretary of PFAN, Emmanuel Baba Taro, announced the sad incident in a statement.

 “This is a difficult moment for our friend Tijjani and his entire family. After the death of Ibrahim, his little son, who was battling for life in the hospital with him, also passed away yesterday (Friday),” the PFAN general secretary was quoted as saying.

The publication also stated that Zainab who is a Kannywood actress is in a critical condition. Tijani Babangida transferred to Abuja hospital Meanwhile, the source cited by Daily Trust added thatTijanni has since been transferred to a hospital in Abuja where he is to undergo surgery on his damaged knee and other injuries. 

He said the maid also suffered a fracture in her leg. “All we can do is to pray for God to strengthen him to overcome the tragic situation,” he said. 

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