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Impressive Nigerian goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi dies in a fatal car accident

Impressive Nigerian goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi dies in a fatal car accident

  • Agbor Ekoi died at the age of 27 when the Nigerian goalkeeper was involved in a fatal car accident
  • The goalscorer recently joined Nigerian Premier Football League club El Kanemi Warriors from Maiduguri
  • Tributes continue to pour in for the late goalkeeper as the NPFL community mourns

Prime Minister of Nigeria Football The League (NPFL) community is in mourning following the death of El Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper, Agbor Ekoi.

On Thursday, October 31, Ekoi was involved in a fatal accident and reportedly died at the scene.

The former Sporting Lagos goalscorer was among seven players who joined El Kanemi in the summer move window, Daily fasting reports.

Agbor Ekoi dies in a car accident
El Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi dies at the age of 27. Photo: Agbor Ekoi.
Source: Facebook

He also had spells at Heartland FC, Abia Warriors and Lobi Stars, and was also a star in Nigeria’s top flight.

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Tributes to the late 27-year-old have been pouring in continuously as Nigerians express their grief over the death of the impressive goalkeeper.

Rhoda Etuk (@mfreke36) wrote next X: :

“Sad: Elkanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi died in a tragic accident while he was away from the team for treatment. He died on the spot.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Elkanemi warriors at this difficult time.”

Caleb Oyedokun went on to say Facebook: :

“We would like to express our sympathy to Agbor’s immediate family, Borno FA, friends and colleagues on the death of their loved ones.

“May God Almighty console them and give the family the fortitude to endure the irreparable loss. Throughout his life, Agbor was an agile, versatile and sharp reflex hitter.”

Achile Silas shared a photo of football boots with the caption:

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“It was his last gift before he left Lagos. Very sad and disastrous. Rest in perfect peace, Agbor.”

Boniface injured in a road accident

Legit.ng We previously reported that Victor Boniface was the representative of Nigeria he was involved in a terrible car accident hours after helping Bayer Leverkusen win 2-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Super Eagles star captured the remains of his car and shared it on social media with the caption, “God is the greatest.”

Boniface shared this news via his account Instagram website where he posted photos showing his injuries.

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Source: Legit.ng