Kano Pillars defender, Chinedu Udoji, has passed away after a fatal car auto crash on Sunday.
Udoji, 28, was Man of the Match in a week-nine Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match against his former club, Enyimba, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
According to reports, the colossal rearguard met his sad end on his way back to Pillars’ clubhouse from his ex-club hotel.
His death was confirmed by both sides on Twitter.
RIP Chinedu Udoji, 1989 – 2018 pic.twitter.com/K0kvBfVx50
— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) February 19, 2018
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.#RIPUdoji #AnElephantSleeps #CaptainLeaderLegend pic.twitter.com/RdCiNR7eIK
— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) February 19, 2018
Before joining Pillars in 2015, Udoji led Enyimba to the NPFL title as well the FA Cup.
