Caps United coach Darlington Dodo has lost his son, Don who died on Saturday morning.

According to a statement by the club which confirmed the news, Don was involved in a road traffic accident.

“The Presidium, the Board, Management, Playing and Non Playing staff of CAPS United FC would like to express our deepest condolences to the Dodo family following the passing away of Don Dodo, son to our coach Darlington Dodo,” reads the announcement.

“Don was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.”

Dodo who assumed the head coach role at the Green Machine in August has managed to steer the team to the top of the log, opening a five-point lead.

The sad episode comes as a blow to the team’s title race as they are expected to miss their bereaving coach in the coming games.

Caps United will face Chicken Inn in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday.Soccer24