Nigerian footballer Paul Julius tragically dies three weeks after joining Cypriot club
Nigerian footballer Paul Julius has tragically died in a car accident in Cyprus.
The young and promising striker was involved in a head-on collision on the Paralimni-Protaras road.
Julius had joined Cypriot club Enosis Neon Paralimniou just three weeks ago from the Egyptian team El Gaish.
The club expressed deep sorrow over his untimely death on their official website, mourning the loss of a rising talent.
In their statement, Enosis Neon Paralimniou conveyed their grief, describing the tragedy and offering condolences to Julius's family and loved ones.
The football community is in shock over the sudden passing of the young striker, who had only recently begun his career in Cyprus.
The club statement reads, “The entire family of E. Ν. It is with a heavy heart that P bids farewell to our team footballer Paul Julius who was so unjustly passed away yesterday morning following a car accident. Paul has been an impeccable young, great footballer with high goals and ambitions.
“Paul, you will always be remembered and in our hearts, even though the days you were with us were few. “May your soul rest in peace.”