Breaking News: Former Nigeria Football Player Dies At 26

John Felagha a former Flying Eagles goalkeeper has died.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) broke the sad news on its Twitter page on Monday.

The 26 years old former goalkeeper at the U17 FIFA World Cup held in Nigeria died on Sunday in Senegal while on holiday.

“Former National U17 and U20 golden eagles shot stopper, John Felagha has died”.

Felagha died on Sunday in Senegal. He was 26. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family” The NFF wrote.

Felagha also represented the nation at the 2013 Africa Youth Championship (AYC) and U20 FIFA World cup two years later.

He had a spell with KAS Eupen, a Belgium second division side.

His football career was cut short by an injury and was the coach at Aspire Academy until his death.

He’s survived y sisters and uncles.