Nigerian footballer Paul Julius has passed, aged 20, after he was involved in a fatal car accident.
The Jos-born striker only recently joined Cypriot side Enosis Neon Paralimni FC earlier in the summer.
He was billed for great things as the club excitedly announced his acquisition to their fans a few weeks ago.
He has now tragically passed, following a fatal car crash that happened in Protaras, Famagusta District, Cyprus.
According to Cypriot publication Philenews, the police said that Julius was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The incident was said to have happened around 6:30 a.m. this morning. The driver of the other car involved in the accident is a 74-year-old who is reported to be in stable condition after being taken to the hospital. Sadly, Julius was not as lucky.
The Famagusta Traffic Department is investigating the collision and has asked witnesses to contact the department with any information regarding the incident.
Condolences
Julius’s passing has left the football community deeply saddened. His club, E.N.P. have released a condolence message, as have other clubs in the country and football fans around the globe.
“It is with deep sadness and pain that we express our sincere condolences on the unexpected loss of our footballer Paul Julius,” the club said in their statement. “The tragic news of his death has shocked us all.
“Despite the hardships and sufferings he faced to join our family, he remained steadfast and determined to fulfil his goals. His memory will live on in our hearts, and his absence will be felt. We are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
Fellow Cypriot club, AEL Limassol, shared their commiseration as well. “The president, the members of the Board of Directors of AEL Limassol, and the staff express their deepest condolences to the family of ENP and his close friend, footballer Paul Julius, for his unjust loss. His memory is eternal.”
Greek side APOEL joined in the condolences. They said: “The company APOEL FOOTBALL (PUBLIC) LTD expresses its sincere condolences to the family of ENP and the relatives of football player Paul Julius, who was killed in a car accident early today. He was only 20 years old… His memory is eternal,” in a statement they released on X.
Before signing for E.N.P, Julius played in the Egyptian Premier League for Gaish. [Pulse Sports)
