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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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