Former Enyimba and Sunshine Stars striker Chinedu Udechukwu has passed away, www.aclsports.com reports. The Bulky forward made his mark in the NPFL until his shock demise on Wednesday, 21st December 2022.
According to reports, the 27-year-old complained of a severe headache before collapsing in Jos and his death was confirmed moments later.
Udechukwu played for a host of NPFL sides, featuring Enyimba and recently Nasarawa United.
His former clubs have continued to mourn his demise, with Enyimba, the team he won the NPFL title with in the 2018/19 season, leading the way.
Expressing his shock at the news of Udechukwu’s death, Chairman of Enyimba FC Felix Anyansi Agwu said:
“It’s a big shock. This is a very bitter pill to swallow, especially at such a time as this. It feels like just yesterday when he helped us to win the league in Lagos. I can remember how he jubilated with the rest of the team inside the stadium in Lagos on the night that we won the league. It is very painful to hear that such a strong and lively young man is no more. May his should rest in peace.
“I am heartbroken by this unfortunate news; and on behalf of everyone at Enyimba, I want to convey my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire football community in Nigeria.”
Nasarawa United, in their own statement, described the late attacker as a man full of life.
“Edu”, as he was fondly called, was a young man full of life and great dreams.
”He was also a phenomenal figure as far as club football is concerned in Nigeria having also played for the likes of two-time CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba FC of Aba; Katsina United FC, and Sunshine Stars FC of Akure.
Udechukwu won one NPFL title, made more than 50 appearances in the topflight and scored 13 goals.
