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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the death of former Super Eagles midfielder, Justice Christopher and said the federation is devastated.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Christopher slumped at his hotel complex was confirmed dead at the hospital he was rushed to in Jos, Plateau State on Wednesday.
“We are devastated to hear of the sudden passing away of former Super Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher early on Wednesday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and football community in Nigeria. May his soul Rest In Peace,” the NFF stated.
We are devastated to hear of the sudden passing away of former @NGSuperEagles midfielder Justice Christopher early on Wednesday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and football community in Nigeria. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BmbJU1x5PQ
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) March 9, 2022
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TNG reports the late midfielder played for several clubs including Katsina United, Sharks F.C., Bendel Insurance FC, Antwerp FC (Belgium), Levski Sofia (Bulgaria), Trelleborgs FF (Sweden), Alania Vladikavkaz in Russia and Herfølge BK in Denmark.
After the end of the season 2006/2007, he announced his retirement from football. On 21 October 2012, Christopher announced his comeback and signed for Nasarawa United.