By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is in mourning after the death of a player in the league.
El-Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper, Agbor Ekoi is dead following a road accident.
It was gathered that Ekoi, who also played for Sporting Lagos died on Thursday.
According to his club, Warriors, Ekoi died after a road crash.
“Sad News. Former Sporting Lagos and current El-Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi has passed away following a fatal road accident. “Rest in peace Dear Legend.” the club announced.
Ekoi passed away at the age of 27. The goalie joined El Kanemi Warriors ahead of the 2024/2025 league campaign.
He previously played for Sporting Lagos before his recent switch and demise.
Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.
