Nigeria, May 31 -- Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound sorrow following the heartbreaking loss of 20 athletes from the Kano State contingent who died in a tragic road accident on their journey home from the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), recently concluded in Ogun State.

The fatal crash reportedly occurred about 50 kilometers from Kano, shortly after the team passed through Kaduna State.

The athletes, who had just finished competing in the Gateway Games 2024, were returning home to celebrate their performance with family and friends.

Kano State had finished 13th on the overall NSF medals table, with a respectable haul of six gold, 13 silver, and 10 bronze medals.

In a statement issued from Abeokuta, the sta...