Former Super Eagles player Tijani Babangida was in a serious car accident that tragically took the life of his brother Ibrahim.
Reports indicate that the accident occurred near Zaria while Babangida was traveling with his brother. According to reports, Tijani is in critical but stable condition. The cause of the accident is still unknown, but Tijani is currently receiving treatment at Shika Hospital in Zaria.
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Ibrahim’s football career
While Tijani survived the accident, tragically, his brother Ibrahim did not. Ibrahim, who represented Nigeria at the U-17 World Cup in 1993, a tournament Nigeria won, had a less illustrious career compared to his brother.
A sad piece of news!
1993 U17 World Cup winner, Ibrahim Babangida, has died in a car accident.
His brother Tijani, 1996 Olympics football gold medalist, in a critical but stable condition at Shika Hospital in Zaria following the accident.
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He played for domestic clubs like Stationery Stores and Katsina United during his career. Ibrahim was also teammates with the likes of Kanu Nwankwo and Wilson Oruma, who were part of the highly successful Nigeria U-17 team, according to reports.
Tijani Babangida’s football career
In contrast to his brother, Tijani had a successful professional career. The former winger, renowned for his speed, featured for clubs such as Roda JC, VV Venlo, Gençlerbirliği, and Vitesse.
Tijani also played for the four-time European champions Ajax, tallying 20 goals in 77 appearances for the Dutch giants. Additionally, Babangida represented Nigeria at the international level, netting five goals in 36 appearances for the Super Eagles.
