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Teenage Football Prodigy Kaylen Dennis Dies on the Pitch During Match
Kaylen Dennis, a 17-year-old football talent and cousin of Sheffield United player Rhian Brewster, tragically passed away on Wednesday, December 11, during a match while playing for Walthamstow Football Club.
The semi-professional club confirmed the heartbreaking news, stating, “We are devastated to learn of the passing away of one of our U23 players, Kaylen Dennis, during a game. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him.”
The cause of Kaylen’s sudden collapse and death remains unknown, leaving the football community in mourning.
Rhian Brewster paid a touching tribute to his late cousin during Sheffield United’s match against Millwall. After scoring the opening goal, Brewster pointed to the sky in his honor. Speaking later, he said, “I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin. He passed away earlier today before the game. It’s a very tough time for the family, but I played for him today.”
Kaylen’s coaches and teammates also shared heartfelt tributes. Coach Scott Chickelday described him as “an unbelievable talent” and a remarkable individual. Kaylen’s youth team, Ryan FC, expressed their devastation, remembering his journey from the age of 13 to senior football.
Tributes poured in from various football circles, with Walthamstow Reserves DC describing him as “a kid with the brightest future” and a “blessed young man.”
The football community mourns the loss of a talented and beloved young player, offering support to Kaylen’s family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kaylen Dennis.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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