Nigerian footballer Izu Joseph dies in shooting

Nigerian footballer Izu Joseph has died after being shot.

Joseph, who played in defence for Nigerian Premier League club Shooting Stars, was hit by a stray bullet when gunmen attacked a market in his hometown of Okaki in Bayelsa State.

The club's tweeted on its official account: "A Shooting STAR is gone! Izu Joseph is gone! Flamboyant defender is gone! RIP, brother. What a life! May God strengthen his family #Tragedy."

Joseph joined the club three years ago.

He was a key player as the team secured a return to the top flight from the second division in 2014.

The Nigerian Football Federation tweeted: "Our thoughts are with the Mgt. & Staff of @Official3SC on the shocking loss of their player, Izu Joseph. May his soul Rest In Peace! #RIPIzu".

NFF mourns with family of slain Izu Joseph...www.thenff.com/2016/10/nff-mourns-with-family-of-slain-izu-joseph/ pic.twitter.com/io3CA8edbB
— The NFF (@thenff) October 17, 2016

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