Kano Pillars defender, Chinedu Udoji, has died in a road accident which happened on Sunday night.

Udoji who played against Enyimba FC, his former club, on Sunday, had an accident after visiting his former teammates at Enyimba. The accident happened along club road in Kano State.

A statement on the club’s official Twitter handle read, “Chinedu Udoji was involved in a car accident yesterday after visiting his former teammates at Enyimba.

“This tragic accident happened along Club Road in Kano. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fans, and football lovers all across the country.”

Pillars were held to a 1-1 by Enyimba in their NPFL match day nine clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.

The deceased joined Pillars last season after spending seven years with Enyimba.

There were reports that he had another offer from Enyimba but he opted to remain with the Kano side.

The 28–year-old centre-back, joined Pillars last season after spending seven years with Enyimba following his arrival from FC Abuja.

There were reports that he had another offer from Enyimba but he opted to remain with Sai Masu Gida.

See the tweets:

Chinedu Udoji was involved in a car accident yesterday after visiting his former team mates at Enyimba. This tragic accident happened along Club Road in Kano. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fans, and football lovers all across the country.

— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) February 19, 2018

RIP Chinedu Udoji, 1989 – 2018 pic.twitter.com/K0kvBfVx50

— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) February 19, 2018