Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal has tragically passed away after reportedly falling from the third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Uganda. Lawal, who played as a striker for Vipers SC in Uganda’s top-flight football league, was involved in the incident at Voice Mall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2024.
Ugandan authorities confirmed the fall and stated that CCTV footage has been recovered from the scene. Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Lawal joined Vipers SC in 2022, moving from Rwanda’s AS Kigali. Before his time abroad, he played in Nigeria’s Premier Football League with clubs such as Kano Pillars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, and Nasarawa United.
The football community in Nigeria and Uganda has been left in shock by the tragic incident, with tributes pouring in for the talented striker.
