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Calicut FC Player Rijohn Jose Dies in Kozhikode Motorcycle Crash, Teammate Injured
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News18•21-09-2026, 10:45
Calicut FC Player Rijohn Jose Dies in Kozhikode Motorcycle Crash, Teammate Injured
- •Calicut FC footballer Rijohn Jose, 29, died after two motorcycles collided on the Gandhi Road flyover in Kozhikode.
- •Teammate Gani Ahammed Nigam was injured in the accident but is in stable condition.
- •Both players were in Kozhikode preparing for the upcoming Super League Kerala (SLK), set to begin on September 25.
- •The accident occurred around 10:40 PM on Sunday when their motorcycle collided with another two-wheeler.
- •Nadakkavu police have registered a case against the rider of the other motorcycle based on a complaint from Calicut FC's manager.
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The accident occurred when a motorcycle carrying footballers Rijohn Jose and Gani Ahammed Nigam collided with another two-wheeler coming from the opposite direction on the Gandhi Road flyover.
The players involved were Rijohn Jose, a 29-year-old defender who tragically died from his injuries, and Gani Ahammed Nigam, who sustained injuries and remains in stable condition.
The players had gathered in Kozhikode as Calicut FC was preparing for the upcoming Super League Kerala tournament, which is scheduled to begin on September 25.