NFF, LMC, clubs mourn Udoji

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday joined Kano Pillars FC to mourn their late defender Chinedu Udoji, who died in a car accident on Sunday night.
Udoji had featured in the week 9 Nigeria Professional Football League encounter against his former club Enyimba International FC, which ended 1-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Also, the League Management Company and other NPFL clubs sent their condolences via their various twitter handles.
@thenff: “The demise of pillars FC defender Udoji came as a rude shock to us this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and club. May his soul rest in peace.”
@LMCNPFL: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of NPFL’s finest defenders. Our thoughts and prayers are with Udoji’s family and Kano Pillars.”
@enyimbafc: “We are distraught at the news of the passing of club legend and former captain, Chinedu Udoji. Our commiserations are with his family at this time.”
@plateauutdfc: “We commiserate with both the Udoji family and Pillars FC over the death of Udoji. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May his soul rest in peace.”
@kwaraunitedfc : “We are very sad to hear about the death of veteran defender and leader Udoji. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and Kano Pillars FC. It is a big loss for Nigerian football.”
@rangersintlfc: “The management of Rangers sympathize with Pillars and the family of Udoji on the death of the player in a tragic crash.”
@fckatsinaunited: “Our deepest condolences to the family, friends of Chinedu Udoji who gave up the ghost early this morning. May his soul rest in peace.”
Super Eagles Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, and former Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju, also sent in messages.
@Toyin_ibitoye: “No, I cannot be waking up to this kind of news. Chinedu Udoji dead? How, when, where did this happen? I am utterly devastated.”
@mutiuadepoju8: My fingers shiver as I type my tweet, rest on Udoji, may God grant you eternal rest.”
Born in 1989, the centre-back joined Pillars last season after spending seven years with Enyimba following his arrival from FC Abuja.
He is survived by his wife and kids.