DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).

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 Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...

ABAKALIKI FC OFFICIAL BUS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ON BENIN-ORE EXPRESSWAY, NO INJURIES REPORTED. (PHOTOS).


 Abakaliki FC Official Bus Involved in Accident on Benin-Ore Expressway, No Injuries Reported


The official bus carrying officials of Abakaliki Football Club, runners-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup, was involved in a road accident on Sunday along the Benin-Ore Expressway near Ondo. The incident occurred as the team returned to Ebonyi State from Lagos, where they competed in the cup final on Saturday, losing 4-3 to Kwara United in a penalty shootout at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.


According to a statement posted on the club’s official Facebook page, the accident was caused by brake failure, resulting in a collision with a moving truck. Fortunately, no lives were lost, and no injuries were reported. 


The club expressed gratitude for the safety of all involved, stating, “To God be the glory, no injury and no life was lost. On our way back from Lagos after our yesterday’s President Federation Cup finals to Ebonyi State today (29/6/2025), one of our vehicles (official’s bus) failed brake along Ondo express highway and hit a moving truck at the back. We thank God, we all are safe and sound.”


The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on major Nigerian highways. Abakaliki FC has not provided further details on the condition of the vehicle or next steps, but the club’s statement underscores relief at the absence of casualties.

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