Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal has died after falling from the third floor of a shopping mall in Kampala, Uganda. The Vipers SC striker was reportedly visiting a friend before the tragic incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes have poured in for Lawal.
Ugandan authorities are investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who reportedly fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old, a striker for Vipers SC, was said to have been visiting a friend in a residential apartment within the complex when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
According to initial reports, Lawal’s friend, a Tanzanian national, had stepped out for a short while and returned to find that he had fallen. Police have since launched a full-scale investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and questioning witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Vipers SC confirmed his passing, describing the loss as a devastating blow to the club and the football community. The club expressed condolences to his family and supporters, honoring his contributions since he joined the team in 2022. Before his move to Uganda, Lawal had played for AS Kigali in Rwanda, where he made a name for himself as a talented forward.
Fans and fellow players have flooded social media with tributes, mourning his untimely death. Meanwhile, authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation as investigations continue.
