Newly recruited footballer dïes few hrs before he was to leave Nigeria for Europe1 min read

When 21-year old Okafor  Kelechi was selected alongside two of his football team members to travel to Azerbaijan, in  Eastern Europe where he was to be signed on to kick-start his career professionally he felt fate had finally smiled on him.

The Anambra-state born started  with Lion heart Football Club domiciled in Ayobo community for three years, where he trained and honed his skills as a right full back,  and sometimes played as a central midfielder.

Elated at the news which he described as prayer answered , kelechi started shopping for personal effects and other valuables he would travel with, while his club processed all necessary travel documents.

While these preparations were ongoing, never in his wildest imagination did he envisage that fate had another bargain for him. Unfortunately, his dream came crashing like a pack of cards on August 10, 2021, while he and his teammates were practicing on the training ground at Idowu Fadeyi, Ayobo, Ipaja. Ironically, it was the same day he was supposed to travel.

Sadly, the plane left the tarmac of the Murtala Mohammed international Airport that night, without Kelechi.

As you read this piece, his remains are in the morgue , waiting to be interred this evening.

Source: Vanguardngr.com