Former Rangers starlet Dapo Mebude is in a crucial situation after a terrifying automobile crash right into a tree.
The 22-year-old, who made his senior debut as a teen with the Glasgwegian giants, was rushed to hospital following the accident in Belgium, the place he presently performs for Oostende. According to Belgian information outlet GVA, the accidents sustained by Mebude are life-threatening.
The London-born winger spent a number of years in Rangers’ senior squad earlier than making his debut beneath Steven Gerrard. He moved to Watford in 2021 after which to Oostende the next 12 months.
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The Mirror report Mebude needed to be freed by the fireplace brigade after his automobile crashed right into a tree. He was then taken to a hospital within the Bruges space. The incident didn’t contain another autos.
Oostende launched an announcement saying: “The practice match between Knokke and KVO was cancelled due to a car accident by player Dapo Mebude. He was taken to hospital but there is no further information about his situation. Our thoughts are with Dapo and his family.”
Fans and fellow Belgian membership Beveren responded with prayer emojis to Oostende’s social media put up in regards to the incident. One fan wrote: “Hope you are okay and thinking of you Dapo.”
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Loads of followers with Rangers badges on their social media have been sending good vibes to Mebude. A Rangers podcast shared Oostende’s message, saying: “Wishing Dapo a full recovery”.
Scotland’s under-21 worldwide Mebude was on the pitch 5 instances final season earlier than Oostende suffered relegation. He’s performed twice this season and was final seen enjoying in September.
Gerrard, who used to handle Rangers and now manages Al-Ettifaq, bigged up Mebude’s abilities when he first performed in 2019. Mebude remembered what the Liverpool legend stated and promised to maintain getting higher.
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“When the manager said that, it was great and it is something that I will always remember,” he instructed The Herald on the time. “For him to say that, it meant a lot to me and it gives me a lot of confidence.
“It makes me need to work even more durable to guarantee that I attain the place I need to attain within the recreation. Every day, I’m pushing to get higher and to make that impression.”
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