Daniel Ogunmodede, assistant coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and head coach of Remo Stars, narrowly avoided tragedy after a restaurant he planned to visit collapsed in Lagos on Sunday morning, reports Pulse Sports Nigeria.The building, home to Equal Rights restaurant and bar on Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger, gave way around 8 a.m., causing panic and chaos in the area. Emergency teams and residents rushed to the scene to rescue survivors from the rubble.The number of casualties has not been confirmed, but reports describe the collapse as devastating.Ogunmodede, according to Pulse Sports Nigeria, revealed that he was supposed to be at the restaurant but was delayed at his hotel. Recommended For YouNews2025-04-19T19:19:00+00:00W/R: Illegal slums serving galamsey operators destroyed – Forestry boss confirmsNews2025-04-20T11:26:40+00:0064-year-old man nailed on the cross for the 36th time in celebration of EasterFilipino grandfather Ruben Enaje was nailed to a cross for the 36th time on Good Friday, continuing a long-standing religious tradition despite extreme heat. Details of what happened…Sports2025-04-19T10:52:11+00:00Messi finally breaks silence on why he couldn’t return to BarcelonaLionel Messi explains why he chose not to return to Barcelona after the 2022 World Cup, despite wanting to. These are his reasons…That delay, he said, ultimately saved his life. He later shared a video of the destroyed building with journalist Mike the Pundit, showing just how close he came to being caught in the disaster.READ ALSO: Bukayo Saka’s tunnel fight with Carvajal could result in UEFA match banThe coach of Remo Stars, Daniel Ogunmodede sent me this video of a building that collapsed at Equal Rights restaurant and bar, Ojodu Berger. According to him, he was to be at the place but was delayed at his hotel.The delay ensured he survived the incident.RT for others 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BH7N6jfazX— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) April 19, 2025 Coach remains focus on footballDespite the shocking event, Ogunmodede remains fully focused on football matters. His team, Remo Stars, are currently leading the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a six-point advantage and just five matches left.They are chasing their first-ever league title after finishing as runners-up for the past two seasons.Under Ogunmodede’s leadership, Remo Stars have impressed this season with strong performances, especially at home. Next, they face a crucial clash against Shooting Stars in Ibadan, as they aim to maintain their position at the top.MUST READ: President Mahama shares the ‘most regrettable experience’ of his lifeMeanwhile, the football community has expressed relief that Ogunmodede escaped unharmed and continues to send thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragic collapse in Lagos.