Katsina State football association (F.A) has expressed shock over the unfortunate demise of some athletes, officials and journalists from Kano state who were returning home after participating at the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun state.
This is contained In a statement signed by the association Chairman, Aminu Balele Kurfi Dan’arewa.
The association condoled with the Kano state government, Kano state F.A, Sports Commission, the sports loving people and also families of the deceased.
The katsina State F.A Chairman Aminu Balele Kurfi Dan’arewa described the death of the athletes as unfortunate and painful.
It reads, “It is with deep sense of sorrow that we express our sadness over the demise of your athletes returning from Abeokuta after their efforts in representing the state at the National Sports Festival.”
“It is most unfortunate that the young athletes were not only returning to the state after two weeks of dedication to sports, but were returning to reunite with their immediate and extended families.
“As sports partners and stakeholders we regret this sad development, and our hearts are with you and the entire sports loving people of Kano state.
Therefore, Aminu Balele Kurfi Dan’arewa pray for God to forgive their short coming and strength for the families to bear the irreplaceable loss.