Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who played for Uganda’s Vipers Sports Club, tragically lost his life on Monday, February 24, 2025, following a motorcycle accident on Entebbe Road in Kampala.

The 29-year-old was reportedly on his way to a club training session after dropping off a friend at Entebbe Airport when the accident occurred.

Lawal joined Vipers SC in July 2022 from Rwanda’s AS Kigali and played a key role in their 2022/23 Uganda Premier League title-winning campaign. This season, he had made eight league appearances.

Before moving to East Africa, he had an impressive career in the Nigerian Premier League, representing clubs such as Kano Pillars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, and Nasarawa United.

Vipers SC expressed their grief in an official statement, saying they were heartbroken over the sudden loss of their player. His body has been taken to a medical facility for a postmortem examination, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The football community, including fans and teammates, has been mourning Lawal’s passing, remembering his dedication and contributions to the sport. His death marks a significant loss for Vipers SC and African football as a whole.