The Football Club owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners) said the association was in deep shock over the reported death of former chairman of Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna late Alh. Yusuf Dauda.
Late Yusuf Dauda, a seasoned football administrator and immediate past National president of Nigeria Handball Federation died on Thursday in Minna after a brief illness.
Club owners described his death as shocking and tragic considering his numerous contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria as an astute administrator, ex member of the Club Owners Association and a passionate football enthusiast.
The Association condoled with his family and friends most especially members of the Niger Tornadoes FC, Niger State Football Association and his members at the Handball Federation of Nigeria over the tragic loss.
A statement by the Club Owners Association jointly signed by the Chairman Barr. Isaac Danladi and the Executive Secretary Alloy Chukwuemeka prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and for the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
