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Former Super Eagles Player, Justice Christopher Found Dead | READ IN FULL

TAIYE AKINLOTAN

Mar 10, 2022

Justice Christopher, a former Super Eagles midfielder, has reportedly been found dead at his hotel in Gwolshe, Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday.

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Report says he was spotted with his friends on Tuesday, full of life and showed no signs of a health problem.

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Christopher was a member of a number of clubs including Katsina United, Sharks F.C., Bendel Insurance, Antwerp (Belgium), Levski Sofia (Bulgaria), Trelleborgs FF (Sweden), Alania Vladikavkaz (Russia) and Herf├©lge Boldklub (Denmark).

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The 41 year old started his retirement following the 2006-07 season, but he got back into the game on October 21, 2012, when he signed with Nasarawa United.

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Plateau State Police Command has yet to confirm his death as of the time of reporting. However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reacted to his demise.

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"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.

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"We pray that God will grant him eternal rest and comfort the family that he has left behind.ÔÇØ

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— TAIYE AKINLOTAN

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