9th August, 2011
The immediate elder brother of Obafemi Martins, Oladipupo, died of heart problem early today at the Dorel Specialist Hospital, Ajah, Lagos.
Waheed Kosoko, the chief coach of Young Strikers Football Club of Lagos Island who broke the news to P.M. Sports said the deceased, who played for the All Stars FC of Austria, was having a recurring heart problem, which was treated on Saturday, but suddenly developed the same problem early today and eventually died.
Kosoko who could not hold back his tears while speaking with P.M.Sports said Oladipupoâ€
“Ladi is too young to die. He was the only player that always remembered me and the Young Strikers. He assisted the club in so many ways. Weâ€
Kosoko said Ladiâ€
Oladipupo is survived by wife and son, who are currently living in London.
He was buried today at the Victoria Garden City Cemetery on Victoria Island according to Islamic rites.
—Sunday Akintoye