The club in a statement on Friday signed by the General Manager of the club, Alhaji Haruna Maigidasanma, said Dr Bello's death came as a rude shock to the entire sports fraternity in Kwara and the country at large.

The statement added that the club is in a mourning mood since the death of the sports administrator cum philanthropist because he contributed immensely to the development of the club when he was at the helms of affair.

Maigidasanma in the statement prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The statement noted that Dr Bello died when the sports industry in the country needed him most.

Until his death, Bello held various posts including the Sole Administrator, Kwara State Sports Council, Chairman, Kwara United Football Club and member, Nigeria Football Federation.

He is the founder of the popular Ayo Bello Memorial Hospital, Ilorin. He is survived by a wife, children and grandchildren.