Tragedy struck the Nigerian football scene again on Tuesday as the owner of
new Nigeria National League (NNL) team, Udala FC, Chief Philip Chinonso Udala, was killed by unknown gun men.
The amiable club owner was shot dead along with his Team Manager, Godsent Eriobu and others in his convoy.
General Manager of the team, Henry Chinye and Media Consultant, Ralph Chidozie George confirmed the killings of Udala and the others.
“It is with the deepest regret and a collective broken heart that we announce the untimely death of our President, High Chief Philip Chinonso Udala (Nwanweniteaku Idemili),” a press statement from the club read.
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