BREAKING: Asst. Coach, Olowokere of Shooting Stars Slumps, Dies During Training

By The9JaTREND

Newly appointed Assistant Coach of Shooting Starts Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan, Oyo State, Akin Olowookere, tragically slumped and died on Monday morning.

Olowokere is one of the coaches that were recently appointed by 3SC.

The former Sunshine Stars player and coach went down while in action, attracting medical attention immediately.

The incident happened at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, while the team was training for Match-day 2 of the ValueJet Cup 2025.

He was then rushed to an undisclosed hospital.

Olowokere was among the coaches appointed by the Oluyole Warriors after the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club parted ways with the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching crew. (Daily Trust)