The Nigerian football space is in shock following the sudden death of Akin Olowokere, who had just been named Assistant Coach at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).
Eyewitnesses recounted how Olowokere “slumped on the pitch during the team’s Monday morning training session and was rushed to the hospital,” where he was later pronounced dead
Another account confirmed: “He slumped on the pitch and was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, he was confirmed dead on arrival”
Olowokere was part of the freshly unveiled technical crew at 3SC, stepping in following the departure of the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching staff.
His reputation as a “soft-spoken” figure earned respect over years—first as a standout player with Sunshine Stars of Akure, and later as an assistant coach under Edith Agoye at the same club.
At the time of writing, the club has not released an official statement regarding the cause of death.