Impressive Nigerian Goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi Dies in Fatal Motor Accident

• Agbor Ekoi has passed away at the age of 27 as the Nigerian goalkeeper was involved in a fatal motor accident
• The shot-stopper recently joined Nigerian Premier Football League club El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri
• Tributes have continued to pour in for the late goalkeeper as the NPFL community is thrown into mourning

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) community is in mourning following the passing of El Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi.

Ekoi was involved in a fatal accident on Thursday, October 31, and was said to have died instantly.

The former Sporting Lagos shot-stopper was among the seven players who joined El Kanemi during the summer transfer window, Daily Post reports.

He also had stints with Heartland FC, Abia Warriors, and Lobi Stars, and he was famous in the Nigerian topflight.

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Tributes have continued to pour in for the late 27-year-old as Nigerians express grief over the passing of the impressive goalkeeper.

Former Vandrezzer and ex-Remo Stars goalkeeper Oluwashegun Alabi expressed sadness following the Akoi's passing.

Alabi told Legit.ng

*A very fantastic guy. I knew him when he was playing for Sporting Lagos. Not that we are close, but he was a very nice and good guy

"It is sad to hear this tragic story, and I pray that he rests peacefully."

Rhoda Etuk (@mfreke36) wrote on X:

"Sad: Elkanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi has passed away in a tragic accident while away from his team for treatment. He died on the spot.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Elkanemi Warriors during this difficult time."

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Caleb Oyedokun said on Facebook:

"This is to commiserate with immediate family of Agbor, Borno FA, friends and associates on the demise of their love ones.

"May God Almighty comfort them and gives family fortitude to bear irreparable loss. Agbor was agile, versatile, sharp reflex shot stopper during his life time."

Achile Silas shared a photo of football boots with the caption:

"This was his last gift before he left Lagos. So sad and disastrous. Rest In Perfect Peace Agbor."

Boniface injured in road accident

Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian international Victor Boniface was involved in a ghastly motor accident hours after he helped Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Super Eagles star captured the remains of his car and shared it on social media with the caption, "God is the greatest".

Boniface shared the news via his Instagram page as he posted photos of himself showing injuries.

Source: Legit.ng