Nigeria striker Ifeanyi George killed in car crash

In Summary

• George, who had two caps for the Super Eagles, was involved in a crash on the Benin-Agbor road whilst travelling to Lagos on Sunday morning.

Striker.
Striker.
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Nigeria international striker Ifeanyi George has been killed in a car crash in Abudu at the age of 26.

George, who had two caps for the Super Eagles, was involved in a crash on the Benin-Agbor road whilst travelling to Lagos on Sunday morning.

His car had two other passengers - another player from George's club side Rangers FC, and a friend of the players.

The condition of both is being confirmed.

The players were returning to Lagos from Enugu following a break in the Nigeria league due to the coronavirus pandemic.