The shocking death of former Secretary General of Nigeria football federation late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has been described as a great loss to the entire football community across the globe.
In a chat recently shortly after demise of the late Chairman of Osun state football Association Prince Thompson Oladimeji said he cannot believe the news until after several confirmation from major stakeholders in the country.
The Chairman of kwara utd who was in tears openly confessed that his relationship with late Ogunjobi is like father to son.
According to the kwara utd boss his team had paid to lodge in the hotel accomodation facilitated by late Shooting stars Skipper.
He recalled his fatherly advise at various football fora either in Nigeria and abroad.
His regret was the last conversation with late Ogunjobi on how his team Kwara United will be supported in Osogbo before the game was moved to Akure on wednesday.
Late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi was the younger brother of late Taiwo Ogunjobi who represented Nigeria at Commonwealth Games and the Armed forces Games before he was killed in a plane crash at Ejigbo, Lagos state during the reigns of president Ibrahim Babangida .
Prince Oladimeji felt sad that the family and the entire football world will miss the Service of CAF match commissioner who was in Asaba for the federation Cup between Rangers and Kano Pillars.
Chief Oladimeji urged the family to take it as an act of God adding the good lord will comfort them.
…Club Owners mourn late ex NFF scribe Ogunjobi
The Football Club owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners) said the Association was in deep shock over the reported death of former secretary general of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi
Late Ogunjobi, a seasoned football administrator, ex international and Osun FA boss died at the University college hospital Ibadan Oyo state Monday.
Club Owners described his death as shocking and tragic considering his numerous contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria as an ex player, astute administrator and passionate football enthusiast.
The Association condoled with his family and friends most especially members of the NFF congress, Football Associations of Osun and Oyo states, Osun United Football club and his colleagues ex players over the tragic loss.
A statement by the Club Owners Association jointly signed by the Chairman Barr. Isaac Danladi and the Executive Secretary Alloy Chukwuemeka prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and for the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
