The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden and controversial death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who played for Vipers Sports Club in Kitende, Entebbe, Uganda.
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In a letter signed by its General Secretary, Edema Fuludu, PFAN has called for a thorough investigation, addressing the Nigerian High Commissioner through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letter was also copied to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, and the Inspector General of Police.
PFAN is urging the Ugandan government to uncover the true circumstances behind Lawal’s untimely demise. The association highlighted inconsistencies in reports about his death, which was attributed to three different causes— a motorcycle accident, a fatal car crash, and a fall from the Voicemail Shopping Arcade in Kampala.
“We suspect something is amiss and trust that the Ugandan police will do a thorough job,” the statement read. “Under no circumstances should this investigation be thrown into any diplomatic basket. The players’ union, the family of Abubakar Lawal, and Nigerians want to know the real narrative of his death.”
Describing Lawal as a young, vibrant, and promising footballer, PFAN is demanding accountability, asking, “Who is responsible?”
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