Akin Olowokere, assistant coach of Shooting Stars SC, has died after collapsing during a training session at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Olowokere, a former Sunshine Stars player and coach, was part of the coaching staff recently appointed by 3SC.
The incident occurred while the team was preparing for Matchday 2 of the ValueJet Cup 2025.
Olowokere was immediately attended to by medical staff and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Olowokere's appointment was part of a coaching shake-up at Shooting Stars, where the club parted ways with the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching crew.
The news of his passing has shocked the football community.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun