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Non-League Footballer Saburi Adeniji Dies After Brain Stem Injury

His wife with their four-year-old daughter reached the UK a day after his death following a community appeal that has raised over £16,000.

Overview

  • Kings Park Rangers confirmed the winger died on Friday, February 6, with a statement posted the following day.
  • He had been in Queen’s Hospital critical care since January 15 after a catastrophic brain stem injury and was kept on life support.
  • Club messages said hospital staff allowed extra time in hope relatives could reach his bedside, but they arrived the next morning.
  • A GoFundMe set up to cover emergency visas, travel and family support has passed £16,000 toward a £17,000 goal.
  • The Halstead-based club, which plays in the Essex & Suffolk Border League, paused gate fees for donations and received tributes from fellow local teams.