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By Olayinka Owolewa
Ilorin, May 26, 2017 (NAN) The remains of Kwara United FC left full back, Saka Azeez, were committed to mother earth on Friday as sympathisers wept uncontrollably.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Azeez, 24, slumped and died during training on Friday morning at the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin.
Azeez, a son to table tennis icon, Kasali Lasisi, was buried at the Muslim Cemetery in Ilorin, the Kwara capital.
The Special Assistant to Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed on Islamic matters, Ustaz Saheed Mohamed, led sympathisers to observe the janaza prayer for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
NAN reports that many of the team mates of the late player at Kwara United wept inconsolably as his corpse was being laid to rest.
Family members, top government officials as well as Kwara United officials led by the state Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Bolakale Ayo, were present at the burial.(NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)