TRAGIC: 20-year-old African striker dies in car accident abroad

Nigerian football player Paul Julius died in a car accident less than a month after joining EN Paralimniou in Cyprus.

In a devastating turn of events, a 20-year-old African striker has died in a car accident abroad, just three weeks after joining his new club in Europe.

The Cypriot top club EN Paralimniou has confirmed the death of Nigerian football player Paul Julius.

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The striker was involved in a car accident on Tuesday; the tragic incident occurred less than a month after he joined the club from Egyptian Premier League club El Gaish.

“It is with deep sadness and pain that we express our sincere condolences for the unexpected loss of our footballer Paul Julius,” the club said in a statement.

“The tragic news of his death has shocked us all. Despite the hardships and suffering he had to endure to come to our family, he remained steadfast and determined to achieve his goals.

“His memory will live on in our hearts and his absence will be felt. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”

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Julius' death occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police said he was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction, the Cyprus News Agency reported. Philenews.

The other car is said to have been driven by a 74-year-old driver who survived and is now being treated in hospital but is not in a critical condition.

Authorities have asked the public for witness statements about the accident. Investigators from the Famagusta Traffic Authority are urging anyone with information to contact them.

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Unfortunately for Julius, he passed away before he could make his debut for his new team Paralimniou.

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