Ex-Super Eagles player Justice Christopher is dead

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Justice Christopher, a former Super Eagles player, has died.

On Wednesday, the former midfielder reportedly slumped in his hotel in Gwolshe, off Tudunwada Ring Road, Jos, Plateau State.

According to reports, the deceased had been suffering from high blood pressure.

He was, however, full of life and showed no signs of a health problem when he was seen with his friends on Tuesday.

His remains have been deposited at the Plateau Specialists hospital, and an autopsy is scheduled for his body.

However, as of the time of filing this report, the Plateau State Police Command is yet to confirm his death.

Christopher played for several clubs, including Katsina United, Sharks F.C., Bendel Insurance, Antwerp (Belgium), Levski Sofia (Bulgaria), Trelleborgs FF (Sweden), Alania Vladikavkaz (Russia) and Herfølge Boldklub (Denmark).

The midfielder announced his retirement after the end of the season 2006–07 season.

He, however, returned to football on October 21, 2012, when he signed for Nasarawa United