Nigerian footballers pay condolences to victims of Turkey earthquake

The catastrophe was the worst to hit the nation in over 100 years, and it has left scores lifeless

Nigerian footballers Mikel Obi, Jay-Jay Okocha, and Ahmed Musa have despatched goodwill messages to victims of the earthquake in Turkey.

Turkey skilled a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday, the worst to hit the nation in over 100 years.

The catastrophe has claimed not less than 4,500 lifeless with scores injured and lots of others underneath the rubbles of collapsed buildings.

Even footballers weren’t unnoticed, as Soccernet reported earlier that Ghanaian footballer Christian was trapped within the rubble.

Retired Tremendous Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi performed in Turkey within the twilight of his profession, and he despatched his condolences to the victims of the earthquake.

My coronary heart breaks seeing movies of the earthquake in Turkey yesterday,” Mikel wrote.

I’m sending my honest condolences to the individuals who have misplaced their family members to this very unlucky incident. Might God grant you all of the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Retired Tremendous Eagles dribble-wizard Jay-Jay Okocha additionally wrote: My ideas and prayers are with all the folks of Turkey. My condolences to the households which have misplaced their family members.

Additionally, Ahmed Musa, who performs for Sivasspor shared his condolences.