Elizabeth Johnson, a goalkeeper in Nigeria’s female senior national team – the Super Falcons has reportedly died.
Johnson also a goalkeeper for Sunshine Queens FC of Akure was said to have died on Saturday shortly after a training session with the rest of the squad in Akure, Ondo State capital, according to Femi Atolagbe, Media Officer of the club.
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“It is heartbreaking; Sunshine Queens lost one of its Goal Keepers, Elizabeth Johnson, moments ago,” Atolagbe said.
“She was hale and healthy and trained with the team yesterday at the Ondo State Sports complex, Akure.
“She earlier in the day said she was feeling feverish and dizzy.
”She was being taken to the hospital when she gave up the ghost.
”Players, officials and management are still in shock,” the statement said.
Elizabeth sat out the 1-3 home loss to Delta Queens on Match day 11, on Wednesday.
