“I will accept the consequences of this accident”
MADRID, 3 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The center of BAXI Manresa Tunde Olumuyiwa will be filed by the Catalan club after having an accident in which he collided with his vehicle against two parked cars and giving a positive breathalyzer test on New Year’s Eve.
“This Monday, a member of the first team had an accident and gave a positive breathalyzer test after New Year’s Eve. Fortunately, no personal injuries were reported and no one was injured. However, this is a very serious event and we are facing unacceptable conduct,” said the entity from Manresa in a statement.
In addition, without offering the identity of the protagonist of the events, he informed that he would take “the disciplinary measures that are necessary.” “An athlete is a benchmark for many people and his conduct must be exemplary,” he said.
Subsequently, the Sierra Leonean player confirmed that it was he who had suffered the accident. “Last Sunday, I was the member of the BAXI Manresa squad who had an accident after New Year’s Eve,” he said.
“I want to publicly apologize to the club, the fans, my teammates, sponsors and all the people who have been affected by my mistake. I will accept the consequences of this accident and the sanctions I have to face,” he added.
“Bàsquet Manresa is a great club, with incredible fans. The city and its people have welcomed me with open arms. I am committed to continuing my recovery process and I want to be able to help the team from the court as soon as possible. I reiterate my apologies. I’m very sorry. I want to make up for everything that has happened playing basketball,” he concluded.