Former FC Volendam star Ibrahim Babangida, fatal car accident victim; Brother Tijani in critical condition

Former FC Volendam star Ibrahim Babangida has died after a car accident in Nigeria.

Babangida, brother Haruna and Tijani died in a car accident on the Kaduna-Zaria highway, Nigeria. The former Volendam player traveled accompanied by Tijani, who is now in a critical condition, and his wife, who was also injured but is out of danger.

Ibrahim Babangida was 47 years old; In his career, in addition to his experience with the Dutch club, he also wore the jerseys of Kano Pillars, Stationery Stores and Katsina United, all Nigerian teams.

Tijani, 50, played 102 games for Ajax and 36 for the national team (with 5 goals) and also won Olympic gold in 1996.