Footballer Rijohn Jose dies in road accident
Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose has died following a road accident in Kozhikode. His teammate Gani Ahammed Nigam was also involved in the incident but sustained no serious injuries.
Why it matters
The death of a professional athlete in a road accident is a significant loss for the local sports community and the Super League Kerala.
Footballer Rijohn Jose passed away following a road accident at Gandhi Road Flyover in Kozhikode on Sunday night (September 21, 2026). He was 29 and played as a defender for Calicut FC in the Super League Kerala.
Another player, Gani Ahammed Nigam, was with Rijohn at the time of the accident and is undergoing treatment. He has sustained no serious injuries, according to a release from Calicut FC.
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