UAE Footballer Dies In Car Accident

Emirati footballer, Abdullah Mohammed Al Baloushi was killed on his way to Hatta Club on Saturday. The club announced the death of the 21 year old yesterday. 

Abdullah was reportedly driving to his training session from Kalba and got into an accident just before a tunnel to the city of Hatta.

Players will honour the deceased by wearing black armbands at their next game at Sharjah FC in the Arabic Gulf Cup.

Our condolences go out to Abdullah’s family during this trying time.

“Our condolences to his family”

The club and many others took to twitter to express their condolences

Hatta Club

“Rest in peace Abdullah Mohammed Al Baloushi. Our condolences to his family. God mercy his soul.”

Sharjah FC

“On behalf of all members of the club, we express our condolence to Hatta Club and the family of Abdullah for their loss.”

Abu Dhabi’s Al Jazira FC 

“Our condolences to the club and to the family of Abdullah Al Baloushi.”