WATCH: 'We are with you' - Ajax, Van Gaal send emotional message to Tijani Babaginda

WATCH: 'We are with you' - Ajax, Van Gaal send emotional message to Tijani Babaginda

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:44 - 19.05.2024

Tijani Babangida lost his son and brother, another Nigeria international Ibrahim Babangida following a devastating auto crash that claimed both their lives.

Ajax and coach Louis van Gaal have sent an emotional message to former Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida, who lost his son and brother, another Nigeria international Ibrahim Babangida following a devastating auto crash that claimed both their lives.

The unfortunate incident occurred last Thursday along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.

Babaginda, a skillful midfielder known for his pace and creativity, enjoyed a glorious career that included a stint at Ajax.

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Ajax sent the message before their game against Vitesse with the description, "We are with you, Babangida family."

On his part, Former Ajax and Manchester United coach, Louis van Gaal also sent a message to Tijani Babangida on the loss of his son and brother.

What happened to Babaginda?

Tijani Babangida is currently in critical condition after the car accident. Unfortunately, he has lost his son, and brother in the process.

Reports confirm that Babangida sustained significant injuries in the crash and is currently receiving medical attention.

According to Emmanuel Babayaro, the former Ajax man who survived the crash, but his brother Ibrahim, who was also in the car, died on the spot. He also lost his infant son.

“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), Babayaro told newsmen.

“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 maid also suffered a fracture in her leg, the same as a young man who was hit by the ill-fated car, Babayaro added.

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