A 20-year-old Nigerian footballer, Paul Julius Goewam, has d!ed in a car crash in Cyprus.
Police said Julius was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, near Pernera.
The talented striker, from Plateau State, had joined Cypriot club, Enosis Neon Paralimni three weeks ago from Egyptian side El Gaish.
Enosis Neon Paralimni FC released a heartfelt statement expressing their deep sadness at the passing of their player, who had overcome adversity to exhibit incredible fortitude and tenacity in his brief life. 
Meanwhile, the 74-year-old driver of the other car is being treated in hospital but is not in a critical condition.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to report as the incident is being investigated by the Famagusta Traffic Department.
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