As first reported by Daily Graphic, two football players from Division Two teams tragically lost their lives in a car accident along the Kadjebi road in the Oti Region.
The deceased individuals have been identified as Agblar Peter from Likpe Heroes FC and Alorwu Paul from Yadzo Oti Warriors, both affiliated with the Volta Regional Football Association’s (VRFA) Division Two clubs.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Christmas Day when the two players were reportedly struck by a vehicle while riding a motorbike. According to reports, the vehicle responsible for the collision was a National Security pickup truck. Allegedly, the pickup was in pursuit of a truck suspected of transporting smuggled cocoa beans.
The fatal accident unfolded between Kotonkwanta and Yadzo Junction in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region. The football community mourns the loss of these two promising players, and investigations are likely to unfold regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
