The demise of the Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji has left the soccer group in deep mourning, with the tragedy compounded by the truth that he handed away simply hours earlier than his spouse and younger daughter might attain him in hospital.
Adeniji, who featured as a winger for Kings Park Rangers, died on Friday after spending shut to 2 weeks in intensive care.
He was admitted to hospital on January 25 following a extreme mind stem harm and by no means regained consciousness.
Kings Park Rangers confirmed the event on Saturday, revealing that medical doctors delayed withdrawing life help within the hope that his household, travelling from Nigeria, would arrive in time to say their ultimate farewells.
Nevertheless, his spouse and four-year-old daughter arrived in the UK the next morning, a day after his demise.
In paying tribute, the membership described Adeniji as greater than only a participant, however a cherished member of the workforce who confirmed outstanding power till the top.
“It’s with nice disappointment that we should announce our quantity 17 Saburi Adeniji ‘Ola’ handed away yesterday morning,” the membership mentioned, including that he would at all times stay a part of the Kings Park Rangers household.
The Halstead-based aspect, which competes within the Essex and Suffolk Border League, mentioned Adeniji was extensively revered by teammates for his humility, tireless work ethic and unwavering dedication to supporting his household.
Following the tragedy, the membership launched a fundraising attraction to assist cowl pressing bills for his household.
By the weekend, donations had exceeded £16,000 of the £17,000 goal, drawing help from fellow gamers, supporters and members of the broader soccer group.
As a part of the help efforts, Kings Park Rangers waived gate charges at latest matches, held a minute’s silence earlier than their fixture in opposition to Henley Athletic, and organised a separate fundraising occasion to help the household throughout their keep within the UK.
In a subsequent message, the membership expressed appreciation for the overwhelming response, thanking donors for standing by Adeniji’s family members throughout what it described as an especially tough time.
Info on the fundraising web page indicated that the funds could be used to cowl emergency visa processing, journey and lodging prices, in addition to present longer-term help for Adeniji’s widow and daughter upon their return to Nigeria.
Organisers famous that the attraction is aimed toward serving to his spouse rebuild her life and securing the welfare and way forward for his younger daughter, to whom Adeniji was deeply devoted.
