Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp prospect Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21 in Nigeria, according to reports shared on Thursday.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed the development in a post on Facebook, describing the incident as “terrible news.”
Romano wrote: “🕯️ Terrible news. Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp prospect Victor Udoh has been found dead in Nigeria, suspected of having died from food or drink poisoning.
“According to local reports, the player was in Abuja when he went out with friends the night before the incident. The following morning, he was found dead.
“𝑯𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝟐𝟏 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒍𝒅. 💔”
Local reports indicated that the young footballer spent time with friends in Abuja on the night before his death. He was reportedly discovered dead the next morning.
Authorities have yet to officially confirm the exact cause of death as of the time of filing this report. However, reports suggested that food or drink poisoning is being suspected.
Udoh was regarded as a promising talent during his time with Southampton and Belgian side Royal Antwerp.
His death has sparked reactions from football fans and followers on social media.
