Veteran Sports Journalist Mumini Alao Loses Mother, Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi, at 89

Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao died on Friday; Islamic burial rites are scheduled for Saturday in Ogun State

By Abdullahi Yusuf

Veteran Nigerian sports journalist and media executive Dr Mumini Alao has announced the death of his mother, Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao, who passed away on Friday, 30 October 2026, aged 89.

Alao, a prominent figure in Nigerian sports journalism, is widely recognised for his decades-long contribution to sports reporting, commentary and publishing. A former Group Managing Director of Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports, he is also known for his SoccerTalk column and coverage of major international football competitions.

In a family announcement, Alao said his mother died at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

Her Janazah and burial will take place on Saturday, 31 October, at the Mainland Muslim Cemetery, Papalanto-Ofada, Ogun State. The rites are scheduled for 2 p.m.

The family announced her passing with the Islamic expression, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”

Alao issued the announcement on behalf of the family.

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