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According to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials, 22 people died in a fatal road crash on the Kano–Kaduna highway on Saturday afternoon.

According to reports, the victims were members of the Kano State contingent leaving the Ogun State National Sports Festival.

The team reportedly had been traveling since Thursday night, shortly after the National Sports Festival was over.

Ado Salisu, one of the survivors, confirmed to journalists that the accident occurred just before the survivors’ scheduled arrival in Kano.

A Toyota Coaster Bus with the registration number KN041 A17 was involved in the incident, which took place at 12:30 p.m. at Gadar Yankifi in the Garun Malam Local Government Area.

32 people were in the crash, including 31 males and one female, according to a press release from the FRSC Kano Sector Command. 22 of those killed at the scene, while the rest of the passengers were harmed in various ways.

According to CRC Abdullahi Labaran, Public Relations Officer of the FRSC Kano Sector Command, “The injured victims, as well as the remains of the deceased, have been taken to Nasarawa Specialist Hospital in Kano.”

Although authorities believe the crash was caused by over-speeding and possible driver fatigue or mechanical failure, preliminary investigations suggest that the crash was caused by unknown factors.

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MB Bature, the commander of the sector and Corps, expressed his deep regret for the incident. He declared, “This is a heartbreaking loss of lives.” We mourn and pleading for the injured to be quickly recovered from their injuries.

Bature also reaffirmed the FRSC’s ongoing commitment to accident prevention and road safety.

We firmly advise drivers to refrain from dangerous behaviors like speeding too fast, overheating, and breaking traffic regulations. He claimed that these actions continue to lead to avoidable tragedies on our roads.

In response to the incident, FRSC officials say they will increase patrols and public education campaigns to educate drivers about safety practices.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility. Every road user must contribute to making our roads safer, CRC Labaran remarked.

In attente of next of kin’s notification, the deceased’s identities have not yet been officially revealed. Before emergency services arrived, witnesses at the scene described a chaotic aftermath with bystanders and first responders rushing to help.

The English Premier League champions Bayer Leverkusen have announced the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool, the club announced Friday.

Although there was no word on the contract’s terms or fee, reports in British media claimed Frimpong had signed a five-year deal worth 35 million euros (£29.95 million) with Anfield.

The signing of Frimpong came shortly after Liverpool announced Trent Alexander-Arnold would join Real Madrid in time for the Club World Cup.

England full-back Alexander-Arnold appears to be ready to be replaced by Frimpong, with Liverpool activating the 24-year-old Dutch international’s release request.

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He played a key role in Leverkusen’s 22-year reign as the team that won their first Bundesliga title in 2023/24 and finished second overall.

Conor Bradley, a Northern Ireland defender, recently signed a new four-year contract with Liverpool, who will face Frimpong at right-back.

Before making a move to Leverkusen in January 2021, Frimpong rose through Manchester City’s youth ranks and then joined Celtic in September 2019.

He will now be joining Liverpool’s Netherlands squad, which will also include club captain Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch.

Liverpool are also interested in signing Florian Wirtz from Freiburg for a fee that includes Leverkusen&nbsp.

Liverpool made a better bid for the Germany midfielder of £109 million ($146 million), according to reports from earlier on Friday.

Add-on clauses in Liverpool’s second offer for Wirtz would make him the club’s most expensive signing in its history.

Bayern Munich and Manchester City have also expressed interest in Wirtz, but it is believed that he made it known to Leverkusen that he wants to join Liverpool before the new year.

After helping Leverkusen win the Bundesliga, the 22-year-old became one of Europe’s most highly regarded young playmakers.

For his contribution to that 2023/24 triumph, Wirtz was named Bundesliga player of the year.

He scored 10 goals in 31 Bundesliga games this season for Leverkusen, finishing second behind Bayern in the title race.

Since making his Leverkusen debut at age 17 after relocating from Cologne in 2020, Wirtz has scored 57 goals in 197 games.

In light of rumors about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, Bruno Fernandes’ captain, Ruben Amorim, said on Friday that he thinks he wants to stay at Manchester United.

With a 3-1 victory over Hong Kong, Fernandes’ opener, with Chido Obi, a teenage substitute, scoring twice, set up United’s game.

During the post-season break, manager Amorim has plenty to think about after taking over from Erik ten Hag during the campaign but leading United to a disappointing 15th-place finish in the Premier League.

The future of key player Fernandes, who is reportedly considering a big-money move to Al Hilal, is foremost among his concerns.

When asked if Fernandes, 30,’s last appearance in a United shirt, did Amorim respond, “I don’t think so, I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think so.”

He appears to be seeing some actions and attempts to alter everything, and I believe he wants to stay.

Amorim continued, “I talk to him, I explained some things, and I just have that feeling when you talk to someone, I think you have that feeling if he wants to stay.”

United were underwhelming in the first half of their second post-season friendly on Wednesday, being beaten and booed off in Malaysia as they put a dent in their campaign.

After being let down by a soft Hong Kong goal, Obi made a smart turn and scored again five minutes later, heading home with a glancing header.

United ended their Asia trip on a high note with a late header from Ayden Heaven.

Before going off, Portugal international Fernandes had a successful opening half at the 40, 000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 percent capacity.

Despite having the appearance to be leaving Old Trafford, Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started.

In southern China, where it was light rain all afternoon and evening, Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the first regulars to feature.

The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack, but Fernandes and Garnacho were in the first half against a Hong Kong team that was ranked 153rd in the world.

Tom Heaton, the stand-in goalkeeper for United, made a poor save from Juninho, who was born in Brazil, who slipped into the net.

Amorim had his hands on his hips as he sat.

Fernandes should have scored when clean through, but he was denied because of the raindrops and the wind.