Nigerian striker, Medubu in hospital after car crash

Nigeria-eligible striker Dapo Mebude is in hospital after crashing his car into a tree in northwestern Belgium.

His club side, KV Oostende, confirmed the news via its X account on Sunday.

“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,” KV Oostende tweeted.

Reports in Belgium claimed Medude collided with a tree, adding that emergency services had to free him from the wreckage.

The 22-year-old has 28 caps for Scotland at youth level and has been with KV Oostende since September 2022.