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Sports News of Monday, 23 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

“The depth of pain that we feel" is indescribable - Enyimba on late Ifeanyi George

Late Ifeanyi George  | Photo: @EnyimbaFC on Twitter Late Ifeanyi George | Photo: @EnyimbaFC on Twitter

NPFL side, Enyimba FC, have paid tribute to their former striker, late Ifeanyi George, 26, who lost his life in a car crash on Sunday.

George's car ran into a parked truck on his way to Lagos to observe the impromptu league break initiated due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The young striker was in the company of his friend/teammate Emmanuel Ogbu, who also passed away on Sunday, March 22.

Gorge enjoyed an unforgettable two-year stint with the People's Elephants, winning his very first NPFL title in his debut season with the Aba side before joining Enugu Rangers in 2017.

The club described his loss as "shocking", adding that "words cannot in any way describe the depth of pain" that they feel.



"Everyone at Enyimba Football Club is devastated after learning that our former player Ifeanyi George has died in a gruesome auto crash," the statement read.

"Words cannot in any way describe the depth of pain that we feel at the shocking news of his passing, and in utmost grief, we convey our deepest condolences and most sincere sympathies to the family he has left behind.

"Our thoughts are also with Rangers International Football Club who have lost a great footballer.

"George joined Enyimba in 2015 and spent two seasons at the club, winning the Nigeria Professional Football League in his first.

"With his courage and versatility, George created fondness during his time at the club and will forever remain in our hearts."