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GoFundMe page launched with much loved footballer left braindead due to severity of his injury

A GoFundMe page has been launched with much loved footballer Saburi Olayinka Adeniji left braindead due to the severity of his injury.

The 22-year-old was admitted to hospital on the 15th of January, following a brain stem injury, and is on life support and won’t recover.

His teammates at Kings Park Rangers, near Sudbury, want to raise money for his family to travel back to the UK from Nigeria to say a final goodbye before he passes away or his life support is withdrawn.

If you can donate to the GoFundMe to cover the family’s travel costs and accommodation, click HERE.

A post read on the donation page: “We are in urgent need of support to help the family of Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, a devoted husband, loving father, and valued member of Kings Park Rangers Football Club, who is currently in critical condition following a severe brain stem injury.

“Saburi was admitted to Intensive Care on 15 January 2026 and is under the care of the Critical Care Department at Queen’s Hospital. According to his consultant in critical care, his condition has continued to deteriorate, and he is now considered to be imminently dying. Due to the severity of his injury, Saburi has been medically classified as brain dead.

“Due to a recent change in law at the start of this year, there was an initial period of uncertainty & confusion from the hospital which meant life support could not be withdrawn until additional formal testing and procedures were completed. These required assessments have now been carried out.

“The hospital has compassionately allowed a short window of time to enable Saburi’s family to travel to the UK so they may be with him before he passes naturally on life support or life support is withdrawn.

“Saburi’s wife and young daughter are currently in Nigeria. An official hospital letter has urgently requested compassionate consideration to allow his wife to travel to the UK as soon as possible so she can be with him and say her final goodbye.

“This GoFundMe is being set up to help cover: Emergency visa application costs, flights and urgent travel expenses, accommodation and living costs while she is in the UK, time is extremely limited, and this support is needed immediately.

“Saburi leaves behind a 4-year-old daughter, whom he adored. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and was deeply committed to giving his daughter a good education and a better future.

“Beyond the immediate need to reunite his family, this fund will also be used to support his wife financially as she navigates life after this devastating loss and help secure his daughter’s education and wellbeing back home in Nigeria.

“This is a moment for the football world to come together players, clubs, teammates, supporters, and friends.

“Every donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference to a young family facing unimaginable heartbreak.

“If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page.

“Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and support during this tragic time.”

Kings Park Rangers FC wrote in seperate tweets: “Unfortunately, we bring some sad news regarding one of our own, kings Saburi Adeniji. Tomorrow, we will be at the Hospital standing beside him, showing our love, strength, and full support. Our thoughts an prayers are with him and his family ❤️

“We are asking everyone to pray for our left winger Saburi Adeniji (Ola). All Kings Park Rangers games will be on hold as we look to support him at his bed side until he is better.

“Today’s match vs @TheCastlemen has been Postponed. We have left it in the hands of the league. There will be another game to play. Another 3 points to contest. Another title to win or lose. There is only one Ola.

“Club Update. We apologise for the lack of recent updates and would like to thank everyone for their messages of support and well wishes.

“At this time, our focus is supporting our player Saburi Adeniji and his family in this very difficult time.

“We would like to thank the league and the football community for their understanding. Further updates will be shared in due course when appropriate.

“This weekend against @HenleyAFC and going forward, there will be no gate fees only donations on the gate towards Saburi Olayinka Adeniji’ family ❤️ We are also looking for a company to sponsor this weekend’s game with all funds going towards Olas go fund me. If you’d like to donate and support Ola, please contact us.
🏟️ @CornardUtdFC
📍 Blackhouse Ln, Little Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0NL
🕰️ 13:30 Kick off

“The club appreciates all the support for our king Adeniji ❤️ Please keep donating any donations will help such a great man & his family 👑❤️

“Wow. We have been absolutely blown away by all of the funds raised. At times like this the football and non league community really come together it is so so special.

“Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, retweeted or even spoken about our fundraiser raising awareness is just as important as donating.”

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