Bunmi Ogunyale
Nigerian trio of Ahmed Musa, Wilfried Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have expressed shock at the demise of Leicester City Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The Thailand billionaire was one of five people tragically killed in the helicopter crash outside the club’s stadium on Saturday evening.
The players on the twitter handles paid glowing tribute to the late Srivaddhanaprabha for being supportive to the club.
“You were far too kind and supportive. Thank you for all you did for the club, for always encouraging the team and coming all the way to watch me play at the world cup. Rest on sir #theboss💔😢,” Ndidi wrote.
Saudi ArabiaN-based Musa, who had a brief stint at the club also said:
“Someone special, will Not be forgotten, wonderful memories will live on forever. Death can never take a good man away in the hearts of people he inspired. The legacy remains and continuous throughout generations. He was a great man and father to many. May his soul RIP 😭💔🙏 @LCFC.”
Iheanacho also prayed for the repose of the soul of the late chairman.
“May the good Lord accept your soul. Rest on boss 😭😭💔,” Iheanacho prayed.