UNK Mourns the Passing of Hinwa Allieu

1/9/2022 12:59:00 PM

Kearney, Neb. - The following is a statement from the University of Nebraska at Kearney on the death of former student and Loper football player Hinwa Allieu a 2021 graduate.

Allieu, 25, died in a car accident at 3:49 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 80 south of Ashland, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

"The Loper family is grieving today. We are saddened and devastated to learn of the passing of Hinwa," said UNK Head Coach Josh Lynn. "He was a gifted player and team leader, and an even better man. The thoughts and prayers of the University and our football team are with his family and countless friends. We send our heartfelt condolences."

A high school graduate of The Avalon School in Wheaton, Maryland, Allieu was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He moved to the United States in 2013.

Allieu graduated from UNK in July 2021 with a degree in construction management. He is survived by his wife, Katie, and six-month old baby, Maada. They reside in Omaha. His parents, Prince and Mychaella and younger sister, Munjay, along with numerous family members, still live in Sierra Leone.

Allieu

Allieu played football for UNK from 2016-19, recording 160 tackles and 15.5 sacks for the Lopers as a defensive lineman. The three-time All-MIAA selection signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in April 2020. He later played professional football for the Houston Blues in The Spring League, a developmental league featuring former college and NFL players.

Representatives from UNK Student Health and Counseling are available to individuals who would like to talk with someone. Visit the counseling center in room 144 of the Memorial Student Affairs Building or call 865.8248. Faculty or staff who would like to talk with a counselor can also do so by calling Best Care at 402.354-8000, 800.666-8606 or 402.354.2710

Information about a funeral and visitation are pending at this time although the family will bring him home to Sierra Leone. A Go Fund me page has been setup by his younger sister, Nyawa, to help cover expenses.

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