NFF reacts to death of former Super Eagles player Justice Christopher
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described as devastating, the news of the death of Justice Christopher.
Ademola Olajire, NFF’s spokesperson, in a statement, said the federation was pained at the death of Christopher who represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
“This is devastating. Justice Christopher was young and full of life. His death is a thing of deep sorrow here at the NFF and the entire Nigeria Football ambience.
“There was no report that he was ill. We are stunned to hear of his death,” the NFF said.
The former midfielder was reported to have slumped and died in the early hours of Wednesday in Jos.
Christopher played for the Super Eagles between 2001 and 2002, during which he amassed a total of 11 caps.
He was in Nigeria’s squad to the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in South Korea and Japan and featured in the 0-0 draw with England at the Osaka Nagai Stadium in Japan.
(NAN)
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