Former Rangers kid Dapo Mebude has today been rushed to hospital after being involved in a car crash in Belgium.
Reports in Belgium state the 22-year-old crashed into a tree at an exit in Loppem on Sunday and was rushed to hospital. It's said his condition is critical.
The former Scotland U21 international came through the ranks at Ibrox but has been in Belgium since 2022 after joining KV Oostende.
Mebude made his debut for Rangers in an away defeat at Kilmarnock on the last day of the 2018/19 season.
ℹ️ De oefenwedstrijd tussen Knokke en KVO werd geannuleerd omwille van een auto-ongeluk van speler Dapo Mebude. Hij werd overgebracht naar het ziekenhuis maar er is nog geen verder nieuws over zijn situatie. Onze gedachten zijn alvast bij Dapo en zijn familie. pic.twitter.com/uawAVhWj68
— KV Oostende (@kvoostende) January 7, 2024
He's also had spells at Queen of the South, Wimbledon and Watford.
It's believed the forward was traveling to a practice match involving Oostende. The match was subsequently cancelled.
A statement by KV Oostende on their official X account reads: "The practice match between Knokke and KVO was canceled 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."
The Bruges public prosecutor's office confirmed: “A traffic expert has been appointed to investigate the precise circumstances of the accident."
Rangers have sent their well-wishes to their former player online.
A post reads: "The thoughts of everyone at #RangersFC are with our former Academy player, Dapo Mebude and his family at this time."
Meanwhile, Ridvan Yilmaz is on the verge of leaving Rangers, according to a report.
The Scottish Sun claims the Turkish left-back is closing in on a transfer to Serie A side Verona.
Reports in Italy state Verona has agreed a £3m move for Yilmaz.
Philippe Clement is keen to sign a new left back in this window with Borna Barisic's deal up in the summer.
There has been speculation linking the Ibrox club with a move for ex-Hibernian defender Josh Doig - who currently plays for Verona.
But this new report states that any hopes of Doig moving in the other direction to Yilmaz are fading.
