The year 2025 cast a long shadow over the world of sport, marked by the passing of athletes and icons whose achievements transcended competition and left lasting impressions on fans across continents and generations.
Below are ten prominent sports figures whose deaths shaped the sporting narrative of 2025, each leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered long after the final whistle.
Abubakar LawalAbubakar Lawal, born on September 5, 1995, was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward for Vipers Sports Club in the Uganda Premier League.
