The former Super Eagles forward Tijani Babangida suffered a terrible accident which also claimed the life of his brother.
In a display of support, Dutch side Roda Ajax have stepped up to aid the rehabilitation of former player Tijani Babangida following a devastating car crash that claimed the life of his brother.
The tragic incident, which occurred near the city of Zaria in Nigeria, has left the retired Super Eagles forward in a critical but stable condition as he receives treatment at the Shika Hospital.
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Ajax and Super Eagles star Babangida
Babangida was travelling with his brother Ibrahim when the accident happened, with the latter tragically losing his life.
But the heartbreak doesn't end there, as Tijani's infant son, Fadil, also passed away during surgery, while his wife, Maryam, remains in the ICU after undergoing facial surgery.
![Tijani Babangida undergoing rehabilition in the Netherlands.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16082024/47103aff-6e20-4a52-b559-9ec528587356.png?operations=fit(480:))
Despite the unimaginable grief, Babangida's former club, Roda have joined Ajax, who rallied behind their beloved ex-player, to support the player with a touching video emerging on social media showing the star undergoing rehabilitation at the Dutch club's facilities.
This gesture from the Dutch side serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds forged in the beautiful game, as the Nigerian football community rallies around Babangida during this profoundly difficult time.
![Babangida with a well-wishers led by NFF president Ibrahim Gusau.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16082024/2d285e81-7ece-40f1-8750-ca85ce24beee.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but for now, the focus remains on supporting Tijani Babangida as he steers the path to recovery, both physically and emotionally.
Tijani featured in 78 matches for Roda scoring 26 goals while four-time European champions Ajax, he scored 20 goals in 77 matches during his time in Amsterdam.
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The former winger, who was known for his speed, played for clubs like VV Venlo, Gençlerbirliği and Vitesse during his career.
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