Bunmi Ogunyale
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep shock over the demise of Kano Pillars’ defender, Chinedu Udoji.
The late defender suffered an auto crash, on Sunday night, after Pillars drew one-all against Enyimba in a NPFL fixture in Kano.
The country’s football governing body via its twitter handle @thenff tweeted: “The demise of @pillarsfc defender Chinedu Udoji comes as a rude shock to us this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and club. May his soul rest in peace. #RIPUdoji.”
Udoji’s former club, Enyimba FC of Aba was also saddened by the development.
According to @EnyimbaFC; “We are distraught at the news of the passing of club legend and former captain, Chinedu Udoji. Our commiserations are with his family at this time.”
Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt has also joined several football stakeholders to mourn the late footballer.
“We commiserate with @pillarsfc following the demise of centre half, Chinedu Udoji. Stay strong in these trying period,” @RiversUnitedFC tweeted.
Kano Pillars confirmed Udoji’s death, revealing the deceased was involved in a car accident on Sunday after visiting his former teammates at Enyimba.
“This tragic accident happened along Club Road in Kano. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fans, and football lovers all across the country,” the club stated.
Udoji was adjudged Man of the Match against Enyimba, on Sunday.