Izu Joseph Shot Dead In Bayelsa

Although he was rushed to the hospital after he was shot, he passed away before receiving medical attention. His club, 3SC confirmed his passing on Twitter on Monday morning;

A Shooting STAR is gone! Izu Joseph is gone! Flamboyant defender is gone! RIP, brother. What a life! May God strengthen his family #Tragedy pic.twitter.com/m9cZxtq6bm

— Shooting Stars SC (@Official3SC) October 17, 2016



In week 26 of the Nigerian Professional Football league, Izu grabbed a last-gasp winner to ensure his team beat Nasarawa United 2-1.